I am a Kid with GRIT
I have a positive attitude and a growth mindset. I DREAM BIG.
I am persistent and resilient. I believe that challenges will make me smarter and that mistakes are proof that I am learning.
I am the boss of my thoughts and feelings. I manage my anger, frustrations, and worries, and I bounce back.
I catch unhelpful STOP thoughts and change them to helpful GO thoughts.
I cooperate, collaborate to problem solve, and talk it out with my friends. I play to WIN friendships.
I am KIND to myself and to others. I am confident, courageous and brave.
I am a kid with GRIT.
The word grit is often used to describe resilience, perseverance and determination. The Get GRIT Program aims to develop grit and more. GRIT is an acronym for:
Getting Along,
Resilient Thinking,
Identifying Emotions, and
Taking Charge.
These four key elements will teach students how to master the skills needed to thrive and reach their full potential in learning and life.
Getting Along
Students will learn how to;
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Establish and develop positive connections.
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Maintain healthy and supportive relationships.
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Effectively navigate social settings.
- Recognise and appreciate different perspectives (empathy development).
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Communicate effectively and listen actively.
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Identify positive ways to work out disagreements.
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Be an upstander against bullying behaviour.
Resilient Thinking
Students will learn how to;
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Identify and understand their thoughts and thought patterns.
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Recognise unhelpful 'stop' thoughts and helpful ‘go’ thoughts.
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Identify thinking traps.
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Catch, check, challenge and change unhelpful ‘stop’ thoughts.
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Be a resilient and optimistic thinker.
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Persevere to overcome frustrations.
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Bounce back from adversities.
Identifying Emotions
Students will learn how to;
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Identify and name their feelings.
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Describe the role emotions play in providing them with information about themselves and others.
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Make connections between the brain’s functioning and their own emotional experiences.
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Regulate and manage their emotional responses.
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Implement behavioural and cognitive positive coping skills.
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Articulate and communicate what they need.
Taking Charge
Students will learn how to;
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Develop a growth mindset.
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Persist with tasks when faced with challenges.
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Develop grit.
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Embrace mistakes as chances to learn and grow.
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Be adaptable and take risks.
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Develop self-discipline and self-motivation.
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Develop time-management skills.
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Set personal goals.
