During circle time, we reflected on our personal experiences of perseverance—those moments when we kept going even when things felt difficult. We thought about times when we were learning something new and how it made us feel. As we shared our experiences with our peers, we realised that many of us had similar emotions.
- “I felt shy and nervous when I had to perform on stage but afterward, I was really proud of myself because I did it!”
- “Moving up to Stage 5 in swimming was scary because the big pool was so deep. But I kept trying and in the end, I felt really happy with myself.”
- “At the park, I wanted to go down the big slide but I needed some help from my grown-up. I felt excited but also a little nervous.”
- “When I first started learning to read in Reception I felt frustrated but I kept going and now I love reading!”
We then explored our Christian values and discussed how the emotions we experience when learning something new link to perseverance and courage.
Help at home: Talk about a time when you learned something new. How did it make you feel?