Kick off the lesson by welcoming students. Briefly introduce the day’s goals and explain the agenda. Emphasize that perseverance is a skill everyone can strengthen.

Ask: “What does perseverance mean?” Invite several students to share. Record key ideas on the whiteboard under “Defining Perseverance.”

Discuss each bullet, connecting how perseverance builds resilience, confidence, and achievement in school and life.

Share a brief story—e.g., Thomas Edison’s 1,000 attempts before the lightbulb. Highlight how each “failure” taught him something new.

Distribute the [Perseverance Scenarios Worksheet](#perseverance-scenarios-worksheet). Pair students. Explain timing and expectations.

Circulate among pairs. Ask probing questions: “How could you break that challenge into smaller steps?” “Who could you ask for help?”

Hand out the [Perseverance Reflection Sheet](#perseverance-reflection-sheet). Encourage detailed, honest answers.

Invite volunteers to share one new strategy. Record responses under “Strategy Bank” on the board. Challenge each to use one strategy this week.

Praise students for their ideas and effort. Reinforce that every small step forward builds their perseverance muscle.