Ronnie Lott has always been tough. As a kid, when he fell down, he felt something inside him start to rumble. That something was a voice called Grit. On the court or off the field, no matter where he went or what he played, Grit was there. When he tumbled, he shouted, "Get back up!" When he fumbled, he shouted, "Let's try again!" When Grit helps Ronnie become a professional football player, he'll have a shot at achieving his dreams. But just how far can Grit take him? Join Ronnie as he pushes his limits and answers the question: Is Grit living in all of us? If so, how can we learn to hear its voice from him?
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, you've learnt that Grit is something inside us all which helps us achieve our dreams. No matter what we face, Grit gives us the courage to keep trying. Ronnie learnt that Grit is what helped him become a professional football player. So next time you feel like giving up, remember Ronnie's Grit and keep going!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Have your child shout "Get back up!" after they fall down, just like Ronnie. - Ask your child to describe their dreams and ambitions, and then talk about how Grit can help them achieve them. - Talk about times when your child tried something difficult and encourage them to keep going with Grit. - Play a game similar to football and discuss the importance of Grit while playing.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name: Grit Challenge Instructions: You and your child can take part in the Grit Challenge. Take turns in encouraging each other when you face difficulties and challenges. Whenever one of you stumble, the other has to shout "Get back up!" and when you both fail, "Let's try again!". Through this game, you will both learn to listen to the voice of Grit and be inspired to push your limits and achieve your dreams.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
No matter how many times you fall, get back up and try again. With Grit, you can reach your dreams.