Videos for Encouragement: Grades 4-5

Grades 4-5                         Pursuit of Happiness                                     Length: 1:24

In this clip, Chris Gardner encourages his son to go after his dreams, no matter what people tell him. “Don’t ever let somebody tell you that you can’t do something,” he urges.

Grades 4-5                        Henry Cejudo                          Length: 3:55

U.S. wrestler, Henry Cejudo, was encouraged by his mother to do his best. He did and won an Olympic gold medal. His second try for gold failed, he didn’t even make the team. But Henry found joy “to help the team and encourage others to accomplish their dreams.”

Grades 4-5                       Nick Vujicic                               Length: 4:10

Born with no arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his focus on what he did not have and could not do. He speaks to children, youth and adults, encouraging them to never give up and has shared that message with over 3 million people. “A key principle in life is to be thankful” with over 3 million people.

Grades 4-5                         You’ll Be a Champion                                   Length: 1:05

In a moment of discouragement for Akeelah, she doesn’t seem to believe she is capable of succeeding at the National Spelling Bee. This doesn’t stop her coach from encouraging her and getting her back in the right mindset as he tells her that she can be a champion.