Defying Gravity: How You Can Soar High and Reach Your Dreams!
Have you heard the song “Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked? It’s all about believing in yourself, trying your best, and flying higher than ever before! Just like in the song, you can learn to be brave, work hard, and reach for your dreams—no matter what.
Why It’s Awesome to Try Your Best and Keep Going
– Believe in Yourself: When you think, “I can do this,” you start to feel strong and confident!
– Keep Trying: Sometimes things are tricky, but if you don’t give up, you’ll get better and better.
– Be Creative: Thinking of new ideas helps you solve problems and have fun.
– Bounce Back: If something doesn’t go right, it’s okay! You can try again and learn from it.
– Be a Leader: When you believe in yourself, you can help others believe in themselves too.
How Grown-Ups Can Help You Soar
– Say “Great job!” when you work hard, not just when you win.
– Let you try new things—even if they feel a little scary at first.
– Show you how to learn from mistakes and keep going.
– Tell stories about people who didn’t give up and did amazing things.
– Give you chances to explore and try new adventures.
Fun Facts That Defy Gravity!
1. Some bugs called water striders can walk on water without sinking!
2. Astronauts in space float because there is almost no gravity!
3. Hot air balloons rise up because warm air is lighter than cold air.
4. Helium balloons float up into the sky because helium is lighter than air.
5. Some trains use magnets to float above the tracks and go super fast!
Things That Can Bring Us Down—But We Should Keep Flying!
1. Being Afraid to Try: Don’t let fear stop you from doing cool things!
2. Saying “I Can’t”: Change it to “I will try my best!”
3. Listening to Mean Words: Be yourself—don’t let others bring you down.
4. Doubting Yourself: Remember, you are amazing just as you are!
5. Staying in Your Comfort Zone: Trying new things helps you grow and fly higher!
Remember!
Just like the song says, you can defy gravity by believing in yourself and reaching for the sky. You have the power to do great things—so spread your wings and soar!
Want to try fun activities about flying high and never giving up? Just ask!
