Activity
Role Models of Perseverance
There are many people in history who are role models of perseverance, grit, and determination. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.
What You Need:
- "Amazing Kids of Character: Perseverance" video (YouTube)
- Perseverance in Challenging Times worksheet
What You Do:
- Ask your child what "perseverance" means to them.
- Tell them that "perseverance" means to work hard and persist, even amidst difficulties.
- Ask the following questions:
- Who in your life demonstrates perseverance?
- When is a time that you have persevered?
- Show the "Amazing Kids of Character: Perseverance" video.
- Afterwards, ask, "Who demonstrated perseverance in the video?"
- Take out the Perseverance in Challenging Times worksheet, and review its instructions together.
- Support your child in creating a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverence.
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