What should you do if a math problem is really hard?
Ask for help or try again
Sam wants to learn how to ride a bike but keeps falling. What is Sam showing if he keeps trying?
Perseverance
John is learning to swim. He is scared of the deep end. What should he do to show perseverance?
Practice slowly, ask his teacher for help, try a little bit every day
Why is it important to keep trying even when something is hard?
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How do you feel when you finally finish something that was really difficult?
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Mia is trying to finish a puzzle. She can’t get the last piece to fit. What could she do to keep persevering?
Take a deep breath, look at the puzzle differently, ask for a hint, keep trying
Think of a time you tried something hard and didn’t give up. What did you do?
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Which of these shows perseverance? a) Quitting when something is hard b) Trying again after failing c) Ignoring a problem
B