Our word of the month for April was persistence, sticking with something even if it’s difficult. Often children will ask for help with a task they perceive to be difficult, but if  just try it, they are able to accomplish the task on their own. Whether it be opening their snack, zippering their coat, tying their shoes, or even what to do if a pencil breaks. We talk about always trying your best first, and then asking for help if you really need it. It’s okay for something to be hard. Then the accomplishment will feel so much greater. Along with persistence, this is a great time to talk about encouragement, cheering a friend on. With some kind words, we can all go a long way.

We learned about goal setting and the power of yet. We might not be able to do some things now, but with practice and persistence, we can get there! We shared our ideas with the school to help teach about the power of “yet!”