Working with young children Grades K to 3.

Working with little kids Explaining how to set and achieve goals to young children can be challenging. Here’s a strategy to teach the Terrific Kids character traits to little ones.

Explain Terrific Kids Explain what Terrific Kids represents. Explain each one of the character traits.

K through grade 3 Post a chart at the front of the classroom. Write the Terrific Kids character traits on the top. Write all students names to the left. A chart is created with the Terrific Kids character traits listed at the top and student names listed to the left.

4 weeks to success Each week a different character trait is discussed. Example: This week we’re going to talk about how to be thoughtful. What does being thoughtful mean. Here’s a definition of thoughtful: Thoughtful: Considering the feelings or needs of others

The plan 1st week: Read a book about the character trait. 2nd week: Discuss the character trait in the book. 3rd week: Display the character trait at home. 4th week: Report back to class. Explain that all students in the class will be asked to participate in learning about the Terrific Kids character traits. Share the suggested schedule posted on the slide. Each week students will focus on a different character trait. Notes to program advisor: Younger students ages 6 to 9 / grades 1 - 3, need to understand that they will be recognized when they learn about, and complete these activities. Display a sample chart and explain that a check mark will be placed by each student’s name and the character trait they learn. When checks are placed next to all the Terrific Kids character traits the student is honored. Honoring the entire class at one time is a good practice for younger students. Ways to prevent hurt feelings among young program participants: Explain the program to participants. Send information about the program home to parents. Honor younger students as a group.

Celebrate When all the students learn the character traits honor everyone. Remember to invite parents! Explain that all students in the class will be asked to participate in learning about the Terrific Kids character traits. Share the suggested schedule posted on the slide. This can also be used for older students. Each week students will focus on a different character trait. Notes to program advisor: Younger students ages 6 to 9 / grades 1 - 3, need to understand that they will be recognized when they learn about, and complete these activities. Display a sample chart and explain that a check mark will be placed by each student’s name and the character trait they learn. When checks are placed next to all the Terrific Kids character traits the student is honored. Honoring the entire class at one time is a good practice for younger students. Ways to prevent hurt feelings among young program participants: Explain the program to participants. Send information about the program home to parents. Honor younger students as a group.

Display names of Terrific Kids recipients on the Terrific Kids bulletin board.

Great job! Easy ways to help build assets in students when working with the K-Kids club.