Getting a GRIP on Character
An Adventure-Based Education Resource - Pre-K through 8th Grade by Rebecca Short
Getting a GRIP on CHARACTER is a complete resource designed for teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone who has a role in working with children.
Using the metaphor that life is like rock climbing, children learn to get a grip on the 7 Handholds of Character—respect, responsibility, courage, perseverance, honesty, trustworthiness, and caring.
The 7 Handholds of Character
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Respect
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Responsibility
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Courage
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Perseverance
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Honesty
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Trustworthiness
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Caring
Lessons That Will Last a Lifetime
​Getting a GRIP on CHARACTER provides practical, fun, and engaging opportunities for students to learn and practice good character. Lessons that will last a lifetime!
Included are:
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One-page lesson plans
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Short inspiring stories
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Lists of sayings and books for each character quality
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Community service projects
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Team building games
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Age-appropriate activities
Books Available at
Click any logo above to purchase the book from that bookstore.
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Books can also be purchased at the inspire Rock Climbing Gym Pro Shop
403 E. Louetta Spring, TX 77373
Note: schools, churches, and non-profits will receive a discount by calling Dorrance Publications at: (800) 788-7654
About the Author
The "Get a Grip Grandma"
Born and raised in the Panhandle of Texas, Rebecca Short has worked as a clinical specialist, instructor, and administrator in nursing. Although a nurse by profession, Rebecca is best known as a motivational speaker, teacher, and co-founder of Rock Solid Character.