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Reading List Roundup: Endurance Picture Books
A curated reading list for teaching Endurance—plus a printable download and a link to the full Endurance bookshelf on Goodreads.
Endurance as a Sidekick Quality
Descriptions of how Endurance supports the other qualities.
Endurance as a Core Value
Descriptions of Endurance as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Fun with Character: Fortitudine Vincimus (By Enduring We Conquer)
Inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Antarctic expedition, this activity teaches students the true meaning of 'Endurance.' By exploring the motto Fortitudine Vincimus, learners discover how leadership, teamwork, and an unwavering spirit can transform a desperate struggle for survival into a testament of human triumph.
Fun with Character: We’re Going On A Bear Hunt!
Take your students on a sensory-filled adventure based on the classic children's book to explore the concept of Perseverance. By navigating 'long wavy grass,' 'thick oozy mud,' and 'swirling whirling snowstorms,' children learn that when faced with life's obstacles, the only way to reach your goal is to go through it, not around it.
Fun with Character: Dare to Fail Greatly
Explore how iconic figures like Walt Disney, Babe Ruth, and Michael Jordan turned significant setbacks into massive success. This activity reframes failure as a necessary stepping stone, challenging students to stay motivated and 'dare to fail greatly' in pursuit of their own goals.
Fun with Character: The Carrot, the Egg, and the Coffee Bean
Use the classic analogy of boiling water to show students how we can choose to respond to adversity. Whether we become soft like the egg, hard like the carrot, or transform our environment like the coffee bean, this activity illustrates the power of personal growth and Resilience in the face of life's boiling moments.
Family Character Clubhouse: Sink or Swim
A family activity on Endurance. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.
Interviewing with a Character Lens: Endurance
Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.
Connecting Endurance to the Math Curriculum
Use concept of multiplication from your Math curriculum to teach Endurance.
Read to Lead: Triple Crown Leadership
A featured workplace book—Triple Crown Leadership—with a reflection question and Goodreads link to our book list.
Picture Book Pick: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
A featured Endurance picture book—Pete the Cat—with a read-along link and ready-to-use classroom discussion questions.
No Matter How You Say It: Endurance
A quick language-and-meaning snapshot of Endurance, showing the word origins, sign language, and common idioms anyone can discuss.