What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will learn about perseverance, effort, determination, and grit! These are valuable, life-long skills that all people need. We will begin with a discussion about what each of these words mean. Then we will watch a short video of animals doing things that demonstrate these skills. Finally, we will read the book "Leo the Lightning Bug" by Eric Drachman (with permission from Kidwick Books). If you prefer to have a copy of the book, you can find it at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/rtowjwr. We will discuss how the main character demonstrates these life skills throughout the story. Finally we will focus on times when we need to really lean into these life skills. We will discuss things that we are not good at yet and how we can reach our goals by persevering and giving more effort. We will end by sharing what we learned and how we plan to reach our goals.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about perseverance, effort, determination, and grit.
Students will learn how these traits will help them reach their goals.
Other Details
Supply List
A one-page handout is provided.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Book: "Leo the Lightning Bug" by Eric Drachman read with permission from Kidwick Books.
Video: "Introducing Perserverance to Children" on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPpmd9uRgJw&t=125s
**Students will not visit youtube. I will show the video by sharing my screen.**
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree from Indiana University
Hello! My name is Lisa Crick. I bring experience and expertise to the classroom with a masters degree in school counseling. I have been an elementary school counselor for over 20 years, working with kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade. I have extensive experience teaching social-emotional and life skills classes and small groups. I believe that all children can learn and that it is my role to maximize upon teachable moments during class. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work together to grow amazing adults who will be leaders; leaders who exhibit responsibility, respect, growth mindset, and integrity. My classes will teach, improve, and refine these essential skills. I am also a busy mom! Our oldest son is a young adult who works with autistic children. Our other sons are in high school. They keep us busy with tennis, wrestling, track, and golf. Additionally, our family is deeply rooted in the 4-H program. Our sons show pigs and are active Junior Leaders. I look forward to working with you and your family!
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Live One-Time Class
$11
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 69 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-8 learners per class