What is diligence and why does it matter?
Diligence is persistence, dedication and hard work.
“Diligence doesn’t guarantee us any victories on the field or any victories in life (it’s not a guaranteed formula), but it gives us a better chance than most.” Aaron Best, EWU Head Football Coach and PACE guest columnist for March, 2019.
“Diligence is defined as persistence, dedication, and hard work. Some may say these qualities are deep-rooted within individuals while others say they are acquired. It is my experience that they are both.” Tracie Husted, Intervention Specialist, West Valley School District and PACE guest columnist for March, 2019
“Accepting that progress is progress no matter how big or small and knowing that if I worked diligently my once wishful thought could – and now has – become a reality.” Trevor Kennedy, Spokane Empire Running Back and PACE guest columnist for March, 2017.
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DO – explore this month’s character trait through this engagement activity • Group your family into pairs and designate one teammate as the walker. Set up an obstacle course. You can use things like tables, chairs, toys, cones, or anything else you have on hand....
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CREATE A CHARACTER MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Here’s an idea to start a family conversation, aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
Use this prompt to start a conversation with your family about this month’s character trait:
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CREATE A CHARACTER MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Learn together about this month’s trait, which is aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
Explore this month’s character trait through these books available from the Spokane County Library District:
K-2
You can do it,...
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Diligence Reading List
March – Diligence: Persistence, dedication, and hard work
K-2
You can do it, Noisy Nora! / Rosemary Wells (2020)
Catkwondo / Lisl H....
Guest Column: Diligence
Exploring Commitment vs Goals: The Power of Persistence, Dedication and Hard Work
Mike Nilson looked out across the room and, quoting Dr. John Berardi, started with a simple premise, “We overestimate what we can do in a day and underestimate what we can do in a year.” Mike,...
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