Perseverance...

School provides students with difficult tasks on a regular basis.  Whether it is cleaning out your locker, completing the MCA test, or even drawing a self portrait in art class, students have a choice--to give up or continue to work despite the complexity of the task at hand.  Last week we completed the half mile run in kindergarten, first, and second grade as well as the mile run in third through sixth grade.  In my opinion, a challenge, like this, is one of the best ways to teach perseverance in P.E.  Very few students take the time to go run a mile on their own, making this particular activity daunting and often times creates anxiety for students.  I am happy to say, nearly all students took the challenge head on and improved their time from the fall.  Although the time is of little importance to me, it is a great way for the students to measure themselves and truly find the benefits of perseverance.  So proud of all students--Way to go!!