What is hope, Boris?... In this episode Dave and Boris explore how to build hope over long periods of time. Dave helps Berenis navigate through disappointment while still maintaining a growth mindset and a sense of grit. In this lesson Children will learn self efficacy and how to use challenge as a way to feed perseverance.

Materials Required: pencil and paper

Age Group: Early Elementary/KS1

This lesson cross references the SEL Core Competency: 'Self-Awareness.'

This lesson cross-references with B-SMS 6. B-SMS 5. M 6. from the ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards.

CF2: Caring Friendships - the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, trust, sharing interests and experiences and support with problems and difficulties.
RR4: Respectful Relationships - the importance of self-respect and how this links to their own happiness.

Biblical Insight:
Paul tells us that out of all the things which remain from this life to the next, these three are at the top: love, faith, and hope. Hope never disappoints; having hope is one of the signs that God is involved in your story (Romans 5:5). Surprisingly enough, we learn from Paul that hope is grown not by having all of our dreams realized but by suffering. This means hope is grown when we need it the most - in times of perseverance. Keep hoping and your seed of hope will become a rooted tree. Additional Scriptures: Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:11