Welcome the students warmly. Introduce the lesson title and show an image of a seedling. Say: “Today we’re going to learn about perseverance—how we can keep trying even when things are hard.”

Say: “Perseverance means not giving up. Can anyone tell me about a time they kept trying at something?” Encourage 2–3 responses.

Introduce the story. Explain that you will pause to ask predictions and highlight “I think I can.”

Draw a two-column chart on a big paper: Challenges / Keep Trying. Guide students to call out examples and strategies. Record their ideas.

Demonstrate each planting step. Walk around to support students as they scoop soil, plant, and water.

Hand out the worksheet. Encourage students to draw a time they kept trying and to dictate or write how they felt.

Invite 2–3 students to share their drawings and stories. Affirm each child’s effort and refer back to the chart strategies.

Congratulate the class on their hard work. Encourage them to look at their seeds daily and remember perseverance.