Lesson Plan

Keep Going, Keep Growing! Lesson Plan

Introduce students in grades K-5 to perseverance by showing them how to overcome challenges and encouraging them to keep trying through engaging activities and stories.

This lesson helps build social-emotional skills by teaching students the value of persistence and resilience, essential for both academic success and personal growth.

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Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Storytime

10 minutes

Step 2

Hands-On Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Keep Going, Keep Growing!

Introduce the lesson and welcome the students. Mention that today we'll learn about how to keep trying even when things are hard, using examples that suit both younger kids and older students.

What is Perseverance?

Explain perseverance in simple terms, and add more detailed examples for older students as needed. Use visuals or images from the storybook if available. Ask questions to relate to both age groups.

Let’s Create Our Perseverance Picture!

Transition to the activity by prompting students to recall a moment they kept trying. Explain the drawing activity in a way that all grades will enjoy.

Our Perseverance Stars!

Encourage sharing among students with prompts that allow both simple and more detailed sharing. Reinforce the idea that every effort counts.

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Keep Going, Keep Growing!

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Dannah Rogers

Tier 1
For Districts