How innovators approach the world sets the stage for what’s possible. The Innovator’s Mindset—one aspect of the approach that informs all of Galileo’s programs—is one that is visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective.

This mindset isn’t just the stuff of summer. One way to focus on developing this mindset at home is by sharing stories that highlight these sensibilities—your own or those from books—and then discussing how similar themes come up in your child’s world.

Books about Vision

From Malala Yousafzai to Mahatma Gandhi, Marvin Gaye to Dolores Huerta to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we take time to teach our children about these visionary leaders who changed the world.

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Books about Courage

Wherever and whenever they are called to face their fears, we all want our children to respond by using their authentic voices and leaning in to show the challenge who’s boss.

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Books about Collaboration

Collaboration is one of the four Cs of 21st-century skills, essential to helping children to grow up ready to thrive in today’s complex life and work environments. that.

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Books about Determination

We all want our children to grow up as determined adults with the perseverance and passion to achieve their goals. These stories include characters with serious grit.

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Books about Reflection

We all experience moments, probably daily, that call us to be reflective—to take a step back and contemplate what is and isn’t working in a given situation. We want our children to be able to do this, too.

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