![]() The goal is for students to catch all 10 of the items in the cup without dropping any. If you have a larger space and want more of a challenge, have students take one step backwards after catching a marshmallow/eraser. The student with the mini item will underhand toss the items one at a time to the partner with the cup. One student will hold the plastic cup and one student will hold the 10 mini items. Have students stand across from one another. Give each partner group a plastic cup and 10 of some small item (e.g. I like to have 2-piece picture puzzles and give each student one piece and let them find their partner to mix things up. Analyze strategies and pay attention to what is working and what’s not to refocus efforts.Talk about strategies students can use when they face challenges: ![]() “I can find strategies that work for me!”.“I can do this! It might be hard, but if I keep trying, I’ll get there.”.Review things that students can say to themselves to build themselves up while working toward a goal: What kind of things can you say to yourself to help you persevere toward a goal?.How does it feel when you face challenges when you’re working toward a goal?.What feelings do you think he experienced while chasing the fruit?.How did the llama persevere toward his goal?.This llama does everything he can to reach his goal and doesn’t let the obstacles keep him down! Video Debrief This adorable Caminandes video is a perfect lesson hook to set up your perseverance activity and discussion. Below you’ll find a short hook video and a fun activity to re-energize students and open a discussion about how they can refocus on their goals and finish the year strong! Perseverance Video Students (and teachers!) need time to refocus on goals and remind themselves of the skills they have that will help them make it to the finish line. I find that this is the time of year when everyone is feeling a little burned out. Usually around the end of February or beginning of March, I like to do a perseverance activity in classroom guidance.
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