mycharacter-selfmanagement
SENSE OF SELF self-management what is it? Self-management is the ability to learn and use appropriate social interaction skills, follow expectations and routines, and develop motivation for learning and achieving goals. Self-management can be used to teach children what is expected of them, such as tasks they are supposed to do. Children can learn to […]
mycharacter-resilience
SENSE OF SELF resilience what is it? Resilience is the ability to bounce back when faced with adversity. Although we’re born with the capacity for resilience, it’s a developmental process that needs to be learned and practiced, and it’s essential to start as early as possible. Resilience isa combination of behaviors, thoughts, and actions that […]
mycharacter-self_competence
SENSE OF SELF self-competence what is it? One of the most important accomplishments of childhood is the construction of self-concept, which begins in infancy. A key component of self-concept is self-competence: the overall sense of oneself as capable, effective, and in control. Self-competence is different than self-esteem, which is based on our own ideas about […]
character-sense_of_self-self_competence-preschool
self-competence Reading stories about confidence and discussing at circle time enhances self-competence
character-sense_of_self-self_management-prekindergarten
self-management Creating a plan for who will be line leader each day develops self-management skills
character-sense_of_self-self_management-preschool
self-management Playing Simon Says develops self-management skills
character-sense_of_self-resilience-prekindergarten
resilience Acting out books or stories about resilience and perseverance builds skills
character-sense_of_self-resilience-preschool
resilience Playing games with an “end goal” like puzzles and board games encourages resilience
character-sense_of_self-resilience-toddlers
resilience Singing fun counting and rhyming songs practices patience and resilience
character-sense_of_self-self_management-toddlers
self-management Practicing yoga helps children calm their bodies enhances self-management skills