We have been learning about effective effort and how putting forth the right kind of effort will result in more confidence and success in school. Below is a picture of some definition posters we have in our classroom.
After discussing these definitions and referring to them throughout our day, this past Friday students reflected on aspects of their effort. Here are a couple of reflections. (More are posted in the fourth grade hallway on our Celebrations board...feel free to take a look during conferences!)
You Can Help!
When you're at home with your child, look for opportunities to praise your child's effort. Breaking effort down into the six different elements helps children to see what effort looks like and it gives parents ways to be specific with their praise. Don't just say, "Great job! You worked hard." Try saying something like, "I noticed that you put a lot of time into your homework and you didn't give up." or "Great job using the help sheet Mrs. Leger sent home to help you finish your homework." This will give students a clearer understanding of what effort really is.
I look forward to seeing you all at conferences tomorrow. Let me know if you need help signing up. There is still time!
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