they develop an appetite for grit themselves.
gritty kids stop at nothing to accomplish what they set out to do. they view obstacles as opportunities. they are not ones to "kind of" want to do something. they "absolutely" want to do something. they learn that grit grows with every successful trip to the "other side" of the mountain. may we teach them to believe, "i think i can," as they take on the mountains of life and celebrate with them on the other side as we hear them proudly say, "i thought i could."
learning how to learn is a useful skill throughout life's journey. knowing its value, i provide students with 