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Getting a GRIP on Character

An Adventure-Based Education Resource - Pre-K through 8th Grade by Rebecca Short

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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.

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The 7 Handholds of Character

  1. Respect

  2. Responsibility

  3. Courage

  4. Perseverance

  5. Honesty

  6. Trustworthiness

  7. 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:

  • One-page lesson plans

  • Short inspiring stories

  • Lists of sayings and books for each character quality

  • Community service projects

  • Team building games

  • Age-appropriate activities

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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

What People Are Saying About the Book

“This is an extremely well-written book with so many resources to help children understand the importance of character traits such as respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring. The stories
and activities are presented in such a way as to inspire and open the way for conversations. I would highly recommend it for any parent, grandparent, or teacher who wants to help a child reach his full potential in life.” 

Penny Ward, Businesswoman

 
 

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.

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