Contributor: Lisa Ott. Lesson ID: 10339
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear" (Mark Twain). Kids of any age can show courage! Watch stories about how people overcame failure through the courage to go on!
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I’ll try again tomorrow.'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Consider the meaning of this quotation.
What is courage? Having courage means you will be brave as you meet new experiences, difficult situations, and dangerous encounters. Also, courage may involve being firm because of strong moral convictions.
You may consider a hero to be someone who is courageous because of the bravery shown by the hero. Take a look at this Kids Are Heroes Short video to hear about child heroes who are showing courage by helping others:
Who did you find most inspiring? How was courage displayed in the video? Discuss some of the examples of courage you noticed.