We can a learn a lot about perseverance from Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 16th we observe his birthday and honor all of his accomplishments. Listen to Kid President’s video on how King taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be.

Remember, things don’t always have to be they are. We can change them! Kids can change them.

Additional Resources:

• Try this listening activity. Listen to the I Have A Dream speech while you’re reading text.
• Here is a Martin Luther King, Jr. Internet scavenger hunt. Information is from the official U.S. Government website on Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Watch the video of the book, Martin’s Big Words.
• Watch King Leads March On Washington.

The New Year brings new goals. In order to reach our goals, we need perseverance. Perseverance is Cottage Lane’s word of the month!

• Perseverance is a steady persistence with an idea or task despite obstacles.
• Perseverance is not getting discouraged or giving up when tasks are difficult.
• Perseverance is the continuance with challenges.

At our assembly today, we saw many examples of perseverance. Review some examples again here – Perseverance Assembly. What will you persevere at this year? Post your goal to our class blog and steps that you will take to reach that goal!

It is time to get those creative juices going again! Mrs. McBride is offering another opportunity to put your skills to work. Find out more details for this month’s challenge here – Willy Wonka Challenge

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