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Grit and Perseverance Adventure

Developing Frustration Tolerance

This lesson plan is designed to help 3rd-grade students develop frustration tolerance and perseverance through engaging activities and discussions. Over 15 sessions, students will explore the concepts of grit and perseverance using game-based learning, active learning, and trauma-informed teaching strategies. The lesson will incorporate the video 'Story: Ronnie and His Grit' to illustrate these concepts in a relatable way. By the end of the sessions, students will have a better understanding of how to handle challenges and persist in their efforts, which is crucial for their personal and academic growth.

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Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Grit and Frustration

25 mins

Step 2

Session 2: Video Viewing and Discussion

25 mins

Step 3

Session 3: Grit Games Introduction

25 mins

Step 4

Session 4: Grit Games - Challenge 1: The Tower of Perseverance

25 mins

Step 5

Session 5: Grit Games - Challenge 2: The Puzzle Race

25 mins

Step 6

Session 6: Grit Games - Challenge 3: The Obstacle Course

25 mins

Step 7

Session 7: Mid-Point Reflection

25 mins

Step 8

Session 8: Video Exploration - Growth Mindset

25 mins

Step 9

Session 9: Video Exploration - Resilience

25 mins

Step 10

Session 10: Video Exploration - Coping Skills

25 mins

Step 11

Session 11: Frustration Management Workshop

25 mins

Step 12

Session 12: Growth Mindset Challenges

25 mins

Step 13

Session 13: Creative Expression

25 mins

Step 14

Session 14: Final Reflection

25 mins

Step 15

Session 15: Celebration and Review

25 mins

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Grit and Perseverance Adventure

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Kaila Krouse

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