Persevering Stars
This basketball legend was cut from his high school team but became one of the greatest players ever.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Born deaf and blind, she became a world-famous author and activist.
Who is Hellen Keller?
This word means sticking with something even when it’s hard.
What is perseverance?
This is the best way to hold your arms to help you balance.
What is out to the sides like a “T”?
Before stepping on the slackline, always check this part to make sure it’s tight and secure.
What is the tension or the ratchet?
This inventor failed over 1,000 times before creating a working light bulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This man suffered a severe skull injury but still persevered
Who is Jackie Chan?
This daily habit, like journaling or goal-setting, helps build resilience.
What is reflection or planning?
When walking on the slackline, your eyes should focus here.
What is straight ahead or on a fixed point?
You should always set up your slackline over this kind of surface to avoid injury.
What is grass or a soft mat?
This theme park creator was told he "lacked imagination" before building an empire.
Who is Walt Disney?
This refugee became a Nobel Peace Prize winner for advocating girls’ education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
“Fall seven times, stand up eight” is a proverb from this country.
What is Japan?
This is the safest way to get off the slackline.
What is stepping off slowly or jumping off with bent knees?
These should be worn on your feet to protect them and help with grip.
What are closed-toe shoes or sneakers?
This fast-food founder was turned down over 1,000 times before someone bought his chicken recipe.
Who is Colonel Sanders?
Who is Simone Biles?
This psychologist popularized the term “grit” as a key to success.
Who is Angela Duckworth?
Practicing this skill regularly helps you improve your balance and confidence.
What is walking or balancing on the slackline?
You should never set up a slackline between these two objects if they are unstable.
What are weak trees or loose poles?
This author was rejected by 12 publishers before her wizarding world became a global phenomenon.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This leader was imprisoned for treason.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This mindset believes abilities can grow with effort and learning.
What is a growth mindset
This person should always be nearby when you're learning to slackline.
Who is a teacher or a spotter?
This beginner move involves sitting on the line before standing.
What is the sit-start?