Make it Grow!
I can't do this!
I can't do this yet
I don't know how to do this but I can learn
I am working on getting better at this
FALSE.
Imagine if your friend just told you they hate school because it is too hard. What advice would you give them?
Tell them they can do hard things. Remind them they are part of a team and that everyone on a team has different talents but that those talents work together (COOPERATION!). Offer to help them or encourage them to reach out for help, but remind them that even if school feels hard now, it doesn't have to feel hard forever.
When you feel like giving up, what is one positive message you can tell yourself as a reminder to persevere?
I can do hard things. It won't feel hard forever. Mistakes help me grow.
Reading has always been hard for me. I'm not good at it.
I am working on becoming a better reader.
It is okay to not succeed or accomplish a goal on the first try.
TRUE
Imagine your Science Fair project as harder than you expected. What are two steps you could take which would help you persevere?
Have a growth mindset and remind yourself that you can do hard things. Practice breathing strategies or another coping skill if you get upset. Ask for help and remind yourself that asking for help is not a failure, but an opportunity to grow!
What are two careers or jobs that require a lot of perseverance? Explain your answer.
Answers will vary!
This is too hard!
This is a good challenge for me.
This is difficult, but I can problem solve.
Perseverance means being willing to work hard, staying with a task until it is finished, and trying over and over until you get it right.
TRUE
Imagine if one of your chores as to clean up your room and it was taking longer than expected. Your brother just put on your favorite show and you really want to watch it. How could you show perseverance?
Remind yourself that although you may really want to watch the show, you can do hard things. You can push through and finish your task, and you will feel better when you do. Even accomplishing small tasks like cleaning your room can boost your confidence!
What is something YOU have gotten better at from practice, hard work, and perseverance?
You get points if your answer was an example of perseverance and you explained it!
I keep making mistakes, so I am going to give up.
I am learning from my mistakes and getting better every time!
Persevering is always easy to do.
FALSE. Sometimes it is very hard! **You can do hard things!**
Imagine if you had been trying to save money to purchase an expensive robotic kit. When you walk down the toy aisle, you are tempted to buy the latest toy fad (and it was something you had not been saving for). How could you show perseverance?
Remind yourself that you have been working hard to save for that specific kit and that even though it may feel hard to pass up the toy fad, you can do hard things.
Explain why mistakes can be good
I am very good at math.
I have worked hard to learn math skills, and will keep working hard to get better! (Just because something is easy for you NOW doesn't mean it will always be easy. You must keep a growth mindset all the time!)
The following are ALL examples of showing perseverance: Commitment, determination, giving up, dedication
FALSE. Giving up is NOT an example of perseverance
Imagine if you tried out for choir two years ago and you did not make it. You also tried out last year and still did not make it. You really love to sing but feel discouraged to try out again this year. What could you do to show perseverance?
Have a growth mindset. If you still WANT to be in choir, practice and try again!
Who is a person you know or have heard about who has shown perseverance? Explain.
As long as you explain HOW they showed it, you get the points!