Importance of Resiliency
Importance of Resiliency (1:53)
“You’re always going to face tough times, whether it’s in school with someone you don’t get along with, or in a job when you have to take on a really hard task. But if you’re emotionally resilient, you can really achieve anything you put your mind to.”
Role models in order of appearance: Taylor Putnam, Grace Hsia, Brenda Wilkerson, Marisa Rodriguez, Gracie Mercado, Lois Vossen, Raine Webb, Carmen Best, Virginia Roberts, and Devin Cook.
Independent Learning Guide: This all-purpose guide can be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about the importance of becoming resilient.
Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the “The Importance of Resiliency” video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.
Use Empowerment Activities as a fun way to reinforce the video topic and build community with your students.
Fun Page Activity: In this “What Would You Do?” activity, you offer advice to others struggling with being or staying resilient. Help them decide how to face their challenges and give advice on the steps they should take.