Penny and the Patience Pie A Recipe for Trying Again!

Penny the Baker Puppy is on a mission to bake the perfect pie—but things don’t go quite as planned. With spilled dough, a burnt crust, and lots of “oops” moments, Penny learns that every mistake is a chance to grow. This therapeutic audio story teaches kids how to manage frustration, solve problems with creativity, and keep trying even when things get tough. Centered around Growth Mindset and frustration tolerance, Penny’s story gently guides children to reframe challenges and develop perseverance—all while having fun in the kitchen. Ideal for children who get easily discouraged, give up quickly, or struggle when things don’t go their way, this story offers emotional support through play, baking, and a lovable pup who learns that practice makes progress.

A heartwarming tale of flour, flops, and figuring things out with a sprinkle of Growth Mindset!

Emotion Regulation + Resilience + Growth Mindset

10 Tips for Parents to Reinforce Patience and Perseverance:

  1. Validate First, Then Guide
    When your child gets frustrated, first say, “That is frustrating!” Then gently ask, “Want help fixing it together like Mia helped Penny?”
  2. Use “Patience Pie” as a Cue Phrase
    During tough moments, whisper “Patience Pie time…” to remind your child to pause, breathe, and problem-solve.
  3. Model Mistake-Recovery Language
    Say things like, “Oops, that didn’t work—but now I’ll try it this way,” just like Penny did with her crust and filling.
  4. Sing the Song During Emotional Moments
    Softly hum the baking tune or repeat lyrics like “Mistakes are okay, they help us learn…” to calm the mood.
  5. Create a ‘Try Again’ Chart
    Celebrate each time your child keeps going after a mistake. Use stickers or
    oven mitt cut-outs for each try.
  6. Introduce Kitchen Calm-Down Time
    Cook or bake together slowly, emphasizing measuring, breathing, and laughing at little spills—turning mistakes into learning fun.
  7. Practice Deep Breaths with “Spoon Stirring”
    Pretend to stir soup slowly while breathing in and out—just like Penny mixing the filling with Mia’s help.
  8. Tell Your Own “Burnt Crust” Stories
    Share a time you messed up and fixed it. Show your child that failure doesn’t mean quitting—it means learning.
  9. Praise Effort, Not Just Success
    When your child finishes something hard, say, “You stuck with it, just likePenny!”
  10. Make “Patience Pie” for Real
    Bake together and tell the story aloud as you go. Each step becomes a chance to
    practice patience, cooperation, and joy.
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