Perseverance
What does perseverance means?
To not give up. Keep going or keep trying at something even when it is hard.
Katie didn't give up when she was found out she wasn't the best at the art show. She instead asked a friend who was better than her at art for _____
Help.
What should Charlie do if he is having a hard time in Math?
ask for help
Alicia and Sally do not get along because Sally is always pushing and hitting Alicia. Sally really does like Alicia and would like to be friends. What does Sally need to do to overcome her social obstacle?
be nice
ask Alicia to be friends
apologize
change her behavior
talk to school counselor for ways to make friends
You and your baby sister always fight over who will watch the tv first. Now you don't fight as much and take turns on different says. That means you overcame your ____________.
obstacle
solved your problem
TRUE OR FALSE: It is always easy to persevere through something difficult and if you fail the first time, you should just give up.
FALSE
What does having a positive attitude mean?
a good attitude.
looking on the bright side
finding the good in things
choosing to be happy
Patrice doesn't like science and usually tries to go to the nurse to not do her work because she is afraid of getting the answer wrong. What should she do to overcome this obstacle?
ask for help
believe that she can do it!
What can Jamie do if she has never been good at making friends but would like to start?
be nice
ask to be friends or play with others
use polite words
think of others first
be friendly
How can some family overcome their problems or challenges?
Accepting their differences, talking, having fun together, and getting professional help.
If Tommy kept practicing after he lost a game and didn't give up. He overcame his _________
Obstacle
Katie didn't give up when she was found out she wasn't the best at the art show. She instead asked a friend who was better than her at art for help. So she had what kind of attitude?
Positive or Good attitude
How can Charlie get better at math if he isn't good at it?
get a tutor
ask a friend for help
ask the teacher for help
study
There is a lady at the daycare that seems very, very mean. You don't like to talk to her because you think she may say something that hurts your feelings, but during snack you need more napkins. What can you do to get napkins from her? What should you say?
Ask her politely.
Give me an example of how or what two brothers can do to solve their problem of getting along
talk it out
get help from family members
be assertive
Why is it important to persevere when we're faced with a challenge?
Overcoming the challenge can be an amazing feeling and a good learning opportunity. It can also help boost our self-confidence.
What is the difference between a good attitude and a bad attitude?
Answers will be varied.
Felicia does not like to present in front of the classmates. When it is time for her to present in from of them she will start sweating, her voice will start getting shaky, and she starts getting butterflies in her stomach. What can she tell herself to do a good job?
Positive self talk
She can do it
Don't give up
Have a good attitude
Don't worry
Every time Joshua is having a good day a bully will come over and be mean to him. Joshua is really getting upset and would like the bully to stop. What does he need to do to overcome his obstacle?
stand up for himself
tell the bully "Stop. I don't like that."
Be assertive
get help from a teacher, principal, or friend
Mike is always on punishment because he doesn't like to clean his room because it takes to long. What can he do or think about in order to get his room clean before his Mom and Dad put him on punishment?
Have a good attitude
think about what he can do after he is finished
playing with friends
watching tv
When was a time that you have had to persevere through something?
Many answers accepted.
Give us an example of a situation where someone had a positive attitude in a bad situation.
Dan thinks that his teacher doesn't like him because she always changes his color to orange. His behavior is not the best in the classroom because he doesn't listen and always talks when the teacher is talking. Dan got help from his school counselor and is now doing better in class. What did he overcome?
His obstacle
Tux and Rowdy are best friends but they have not been getting along lately. They both want to be friends and want to solve the problems they are having. What should they do?
Talk it out
Use their words
be assertive
Give me an example of overcoming a family obstacle
?