The Principal's Message: Perseverance and Grit Can Be Taught - Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to continue trying even in the face of difficulty, adversity, or impossibility. Grit is another important skill aligned with perseverance. We need to be sure students learn to respond to adversity,” he adds. “The first step is being transparent about the need for grit. It should be part of the common vocabulary and readily discussed by teachers, students, and parents.”As caregivers, we should have frequent discussions with our children about the importance of these skills, and teach them to react constructively to a setback and then evaluate and re-plan if necessary. Here are some tips for fostering perseverance and grit in children, whether in the classroom, at home, or elsewhere:
Regularly encourage children to try new things.
Adjust the degree of perseverance needed.
Share some instances when you've needed perseverance and grit to accomplish a difficult task.
Be creative when teaching the skills.
Be there for them when they do struggle or fail.
Encourage them.