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Hi! I'm Gritty!

"I don't always get things right the first time. But that's okay! I keep trying, learn from my mistakes, and never give up."

Gritty the Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

So…

What is grit?

Grit can look like a lot of things. All of these count!

  • Trying something hard
  • Keeping going
  • Trying a new idea
  • Asking for help
  • Trying again
  • Believing in yourself

The whole herd

Gritty's family & friends

Gritty the Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

Gritty the Goat

The little goat with big grit

“Hi, friend! I’m Gritty. I don’t always get things right the first time. But that’s okay! I keep trying, learn from my mistakes, and never give up.”

Grandpa Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

Grandpa Goat

The wise one — it all started with his advice

“I have grit! I don’t quit!” Those are my words, and I gave them to Gritty on his very first day of school. When things get tough, a little encouragement — and a lot of trying — goes a long way.

Gabby the Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

Gabby the Goat

The friendship expert

“Hi! I’m Gabby! Friends are the best — and being a good friend takes kindness, listening, and remembering how special you are, too.”

Grandma Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

Grandma Goat

The warm heart of the family

“Every little goat grows in their own time. Keep growing, keep learning, keep trying — and don’t forget a good snack along the way.”

Gibby the Goat, from Kim Rekowski’s drawing

Gibby the Goat

Gritty's cousin — learning that goals take grit

“I’m Gibby! I wanted our tree house built right away. But I learned that big goals take patience, problem-solving, and trying again — and that’s okay!”