4. PERSEVERANCE
Life presents us with many challenges that require us to be dedicated, persistent, and patient, whether it be writing a 10-page history paper or working on a multi-layered presentation for the CEO of your company. Experience in the arts helps kids understand and appreciate where persistence can get you. When a child picks up a violin for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option; however, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn’t give up, that Bach concerto is that much closer. In an increasingly competitive world, where people are being asked to continually develop new skills, perseverance is essential to achieving success.
DEVOLPING PERSEVERANCE
HOW WILL YOU KNOW?
• They see mistakes as opportunities to learn
• They do not give up on something they want to learn
• They believe that goals are achievable even though they may present challenges
• They ask for coaching from others more skilled than they are
