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Obstacles (6+)
Time: 10-15minutes
Purpose: To develop grit and problem solving.
Instructions: Purchase the Eeboo game “Obstacles.” Play a few times the traditional way. Once your child has the hang of it (spread this out over time), have them create their own obstacle cards. Relate this to what is going on in his/her life. Have them create their own tool cards to overcome the obstacles.
A Grit Letter (8+)
Time: 10-15minutes
Purpose: To develop resiliency and grit. This also helps develop helpful self-talk and inner pride.
Instructions: When your child is feeling overwhelmed, have them write a letter (or a few lines) to their future self. They can talk about what they can do in the moment and express self-compassion for difficult moments. Have them reflect on a time they were proud of their ability to use grit.
This does not have to be written. You can talk this through or even get artistic with it!
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Grit Up