When you think of the word persist, imagine you’re a tiny seed in the ground. It takes a lot of time and effort to grow into a big, strong tree. You have to push through the soil, reach up to the sun, and keep growing even when it’s rainy or windy. Persisting means you don’t give up, even when things are hard.
Think of a little train trying to climb a steep hill. The train keeps saying, “I think I can, I think I can,” and slowly, it makes it to the top! That’s persisting. It’s like believing in yourself and trying your best, no matter how tough the journey is.
Consider a puppy learning to fetch a ball. At first, the puppy might not understand, but it keeps trying. Each time it gets a little better, until one day, it fetches the ball perfectly. Persisting is about keeping on trying, even if you don’t get it right the first time.
Imagine drawing a picture. You might not get it right with your first try, but if you keep drawing and practicing, your picture will become better and better. That’s what it means to persist—to keep going and trying until you succeed.