Effort is how hard you work at something. Don't be lazy but give 100% to everything you do!
Talking Points:
- Give 100% effort in school. Be a good listener when your teacher is giving instructions and work hard at your assignments.
- Give 100% effort in your activities. Whether you’re at a sport practice or piano lessons, focus and give your full effort everyday.
- Give 100% effort at home. Help with chores with a happy heart and do it right the first time!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What does effort mean? What have you worked really hard to get better at in your life?
- How do you need to give more effort at school? How about at home?
- How does your effort at practice impact your ability to play the game or the instrument?
- What are some goals you have for yourself this year (grades, sports, instrument, etc.) Make a list of things you can do to accomplish those goals. What kind of effort will that take?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
