Self-Control: The Character Trait of the Month
For children in Kindergarten through third grade self-control is defined as the ability to control one's words and actions. Examples of self-control in the classroom include listening without speaking, keeping hands and feet still, following directions, and raising one's hand rather than calling-out.
Some ideas for teaching self-control follow:
- Role-play with your child about how he/she would to talk to a younger brother or sister who is demonstrating a lack of self-control.
- Model self-control and make children aware of when you are using it (e.g., "Mommy would love to eat three more of these cookies. But that would not be a healthy choice. So I am going to stop after eating only one.)
- Stick to the same homework routine every day (e.g., "Before you can play outside, you know you will need to finish your homework.")
- Find pictures in magazines, newspapers, etc. that demonstrate self-control. Create a mobile or collage from the pictures and discuss how self-control is being used in them.
Want more information? Check-out this video about The Marshmallow Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y6R5boDqh4 or this article about self-control
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/teaching-self-control-1st-and-2nd-grade/
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