Lesson Plan

Keep Going, Keep Growing! Lesson Plan

Students will learn the power of perseverance by engaging in storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities that emphasize trying again when faced with challenges.

Teaching perseverance helps students build resilience, self-confidence, and a growth mindset from an early age, setting the stage for lifelong learning.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Story Time

10 minutes

Step 2

Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Activity

10 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Keep Going, Keep Growing!

Welcome the students and introduce the topic of perseverance. Explain that the lesson is about keeping trying even when things get hard. Set a positive and encouraging tone for the lesson.

Story Time: A Tale of Perseverance

Guide the story time session. Show the cover of the Perseverance Story Book if available. Emphasize moments where the character overcomes challenges.

Let's Talk About It

Encourage class participation by asking simple questions about the story. Use the Discussion Prompts Guide to get ideas, and help students relate to the character's challenges.

Hands-On Challenge

Introduce the hands-on activity. Explain the challenge and encourage students to work together, praise every effort, and discuss ways they solved the task.

Keep Going, Keep Growing!

Wrap up the lesson by reinforcing the message of persistence. Congratulate the students for their efforts and encourage them to always try their best.

lenny

Reading

lenny
lenny

Discussion

lenny
lenny

Activity

lenny
lenny

Keep Going, Keep Growing!

user image

jennifer.mcinnis

Tier 1
For Districts
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In