Why Should We Keep On Trying?

Letters of the Alphabet,
Sight words  K-3rd grade,
Sea Life,
Insects,
Brain Break,
Numbers 0-20


Books for RMDH 

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I learned that setting goals is a good habit. Setting goals for your school work, relationships with family and friends, being a kinder and more caring person are all wonderful goals. I am sure you can think of so many more. Sometimes, friends make a goal together. Students in classrooms set a goal to work on together as a team. Be a helper to others. There are endless possibilities.

Hi there! Why should we keep on trying is the question I am hoping you can answer when we finish this book. Today, we are going to be learning about the word perseverance. Don't let that 12 letter word scare you one little bit. Just because it is a long word doesn't mean you can't understand it. I will break it down for you and when I am done, I think you will find out that you knew what it meant already. And, you will discover that many of you are showing examples of perseverance every day. Let's study this 12 letter word together...

Perseverance means to do something even though it is difficult. It means that the hard work that you are doing now might not get you success right away but you will achieve it. I think of people who have to work really hard to do well in school. What is it that they have or they believe in that makes them work harder and not give up? What is it that makes someone who has a bad injury keep doing their exercises so they can get stronger? What is it that makes a parent work harder to make their lives better for their families? Perseverance.

I had a lot to think about after speaking with my mom, Mrs. Stickwithit and Joseph. They all gave me some good advice. I have to think about the advice and try to make it a part of my daily life. I know that I may make mistakes but I also know that changing a few things will be so helpful. One thing that I realized after this tough time is that my teachers, my friends and, of course, my mom really care about me.

Even my principal, Mr. Smith, cares about me.

Be back soon with another book! Mrs. Bachus

Oh man! I can just tell that when I get home it's going to be a lousy gray day. My mother is going to read this note from Mrs. Stickwithit and she is going to be so disappointed. I am already having a hard time doing my math problems, my spelling words, my independent reading work and my science centers! What am I supposed to do when I CAN'T do it all?? Sit at my desk and try, all day, all night, all week, all month until I get it? Forget eating, recess, playing with my family and friends? There has to be a better way...

The next day I had a long talk with my friend Joseph. He works hard in school and at home and things always seem so easy for him. I need to know his secret so I asked him. Joseph told me that he learned about perseverance from his grandfather. His grandpa's childhood was very difficult. He really couldn't control his environment but he could control how he acted. Grandpa told him that everyone has to deal with difficult times but you just figure it out! And ask for help if you really need it. But don't ask for help because you want someone else to do it for you. Set goals and work hard to achieve them. He said you need to have self confidence and self respect.

My mother read the note from Mrs. Stickwithit and had that look on her face. You know, the same look you get when you have  to choose between broccoli or brussel sprouts for your vegetable. She didn't really say too much. She said she would be at the school the next day for the meeting and kept mumbling "There has to be a better way"

Let me introduce you to our two main characters. Isaiah is an 8 year old boy who is in 3rd grade. He lives with his mother and his little sister, Maria. Isaiah loves to play soccer, has a wonderful imagination and likes to read books about superheroes. Joseph is 8 and lives with this grandparents. He has two older brothers but he doesn't get to see them very often. He likes science lessons, PE class and has a wicked crush on Kyleigh Keats. He has to ride the bus home from school and goes right in and does his homework. Both boys were in Mrs. Tigmeyer's PreK class and have been buddies ever since they met.

Ideas from Isaiah, his mother, Joseph, Grandpa and Mrs. Stickwithit will help you learn to show perseverance. *Remember, you can do it. * *You also know how to take a brain break if you need it. * *Setting goals and working hard to achieve them.* *Teamwork is a great thing!*

I know that showing perseverance will help me, a lot! Giving up is not an option.

I might not see success right away but it will happen!

This is going to be a hard job. We will persevere!!

After our meeting at school we had dinner and I went to my room to start my homework. I had a lot to do because I didn't get my classwork done when I had the chance. I guess if I am being honest with myself, it is my own fault for not asking for help or trying harder. I have to remind myself that I am in control of my effort and my thoughts. I also learned the valuable skill about taking a brain break. I need to reset my brain when I am getting frustrated or upset. I thought about my friend Joseph who gets an "A" on every assignment. It just seems so easy for him. I'm going to ask him about perseverance.

Keep reminding yourself- Brain breaks and setting goals

So, this is how my day started at Doyerbest Elementary School... The note that ruined my day..

Dear Isaiah's Mom, I am writing to tell you that Isaiah has been having trouble getting his work done in class. He will sit at his desk with his head down and tell me that he can't figure it out. I know that he can do his schoolwork but he has to keep trying!! If he makes a mistake, he gives up too soon. We all make mistakes and have to keep trying! Would you be able to sit down with us and remind him that sometimes we face difficult things but we must show perseverance? Thank you! Mrs. Stickwithit 3rd grade teacher

I felt a little better after talking with Joseph. Even though we were the same age, he seemed to be a little more grown up than me. I didn't know why but I knew that he was a hard worker, always tried his best and made his grandparents so proud. His grandma  gives him a big kiss on his forehead every day when he gets off the bus and yells "Come here, my little pudding cup!" He gets a little embarrassed but I think he loves it anyway.

We had our meeting right after the bell rang at 3pm. I was nervous because my mother was concerned when she found out that I am not trying very hard in school. She worries that I am not going to be successful. She wants me to show perseverance in everything that I do. When I told her that I don't understand the work she reminded me that sometimes we have to work harder. She told me that even if our friends understand it the first time we have to work until we get it. She is right but sometimes I feel like I will be sitting at my desk until Christmas.... Hmmmmm.

Believe in yourself. We believe in you. We are so proud that you have worked so hard learning from home. We miss you!! You are amazing now and will be even more amazing as you work harder.

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