Week of Jan. 30th & Feb. 6th: Perseverance #3

(Due to Snow Day & Delayed Start, this lesson carried over for make-up classes.)

In Tech Classes these weeks, we wrapped up our video series learning about Perseverance.

Watch the 3rd and Final Episode about Perseverance!

We learned from our friendly-monster friend, Katie, that when we encounter a difficult challenge and become frustrated we can REFLECT.

But, REFLECTING is not an instant, magic trick that makes a difficult challenge easy or a frustrating experience disappear.  We have to be intentional and choose to REFLECT about even the small moments in our day.  Over time that help our brain to grow stronger which means building PERSEVERANCE.

Katie spent several months REFLECTING in her Art Class every day.  Over time, as Katie thought really hard about how to make her work better, not only did her work improve, but also, she developed PERSEVERANCE.

God created us to work this way.  He tells us clearly in Romans 5:3-5 how building PERSEVERANCE strengthens every part of who we are.  REFLECTING and building PERSEVERANCE is part of how we practice and develop the Fruits of the Spirit, "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23).

Students are already quick to identify when they or a peer encounter "The Dip" (or at least a frustrating situation).  Students have been quick to encourage "take a minute to breathe and let your brain think" and are collaboratively "reflecting" to find solutions to these small difficulties.

Mrs. Hendrix will continue to use "Exit Tickets" at various times both for students to REFLECT but also for Mrs. Hendrix to provide additional feedback, support, and encouragement to students individually.