Life Lessons From the Pencil
What can we learn from the pencil?
Watch the video and have a discussion with your class or someone you know. Below, there are some suggested questions or writing prompts.
You can learn from just about anything, but can you learn something from a pencil? Let’s find out!
Three Facts About the Pencil
It only works when you use it. You must guide a pencil along a surface for it to make its mark.
Most pencils come with an eraser, so you can correct your mistakes.
Pencils have to be sharpened to leave their best mark. A dull pencil doesn’t make its best mark.
*Pencils are currently unavailable in The Choose Well store.*
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Who do you get guidance from in your life?
You can’t erase your mistakes, but you can learn from them. What have you learned from some of the mistakes you have made?
What do you think of the quote, “It’s not about perfection but progress”?
What do you think of the quote, “When you mess up, fess up”?
How are you like a sharpened pencil?
In what areas of your life do you need to be more disciplined?
How can you make your best mark in the world?
