What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
Grit is your child's ability to stay motivated and determined in the face of challenges. It is not dependent on IQ or natural born talents; your child's grit is based on their ability to push forward to accomplish their goals even when they don't "feel like it". This lesson series on grit will promote the development of grit in your child and teach them to embrace a difficult task without throwing up their white flag in surrender. Lesson 1 Essential Questions: What is grit? How gritty are you? Lesson 2 Essential Questions: What is a growth mindset? How is grit related to a growth mindset? Lesson 3 Essential Questions: Where do I need to be grittier? How do I use the power of Yet? Lesson 4 Essential Question: How do I set effective goals? Lesson 5 Essential Question: How do gritty people overcome and handle obstacles? Lesson 6 Essential Question: Why is it important to surround yourself with positive influences? How does this help you maintain your own grittiness? Classroom rules will be established and modeled in order to develop and maintain a safe learning environment, and specific discussion norms will be implemented to ensure that each conversation is positive, non-threatening, and inclusive.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to develop grit, set realistic goals, handle obstacles, and use positive influences to their advantage.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
During this class, any discussion of topics of a sensitive nature will be handled with caution and from an unbiased perspective.
Supply List
Paper, pencil, poster board, Oreo cookies, and markers
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. My degree plan required the in depth study of reading, writing, creativity, and discussion as tools to help learners develop their own thinking and identity. I am a certified English Language Arts and Reading teacher, and I have 10 years of educational experience working with children in public school.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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