This simple game can create great discussions which help to encourage self-assessment.
Students can earn “classroom currency” or a star for every correct answer, “yes”/”no”.
If everyone earns 10 stars, super!
Play a quick game of yes or no!
For every correct answer, children can earn a star/point toward a future prize in the home/class.
Which is an excellent example of self-discipline?
1. I complete homework first instead of playing video games after school.
2. I pick up an apple for a snack instead of a chocolate chip cookie.
3. Getting up in the morning is hard, so I stay in bed as long as I can until Mom comes to wake me up.
4. I can’t wait to spend all the money and gift cards I received for my birthday!
5. Even though I want to play more games, I get ready for bed without complaining.
6. I make my bed every morning and put all the toys away before bedtime.
7. I read 30 minutes every day!
8. It seem too cold and windy for a soccer practice, but I put on my uniform and head to the park to meet my team.
9. Showing all the work for the fraction homework will take forever, so I guess some answers.
10. I skip brushing teeth now and then.
For focusing in on “Long-Term Goals”, ask each student to name a way that using self discipline in each case could work towards a long-term goal. Helping kids develop a habit of seeing valuable long-term goals can help them think beyond the immediate distractions.
