North Augusta Elementary School proudly celebrated our November Habit Hero Breakfast, honoring one outstanding student from every classroom who consistently demonstrates the Leader in Me Habit: Think Win-Win. Families, teachers, and students gathered together to recognize these young leaders for their positive attitudes, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
What Does “Think Win-Win” Mean?
Think Win-Win is Habit 4 in the Leader in Me framework. It teaches students that life is not about competing to be better than others—it’s about finding solutions where everyone can succeed. Students who live this habit approach situations with kindness, fairness, and confidence. They look for ways to collaborate, compromise, and create outcomes that support all people involved.
Why is “Think Win-Win” Important?
Learning to “Think Win-Win” helps students:
Build stronger friendships
Solve conflicts peacefully
Develop empathy and respect
Communicate their needs in healthy ways
Understand that teamwork leads to greater success
These skills lay the foundation for social-emotional well-being, academic success, and lifelong leadership.
How Parents Can Strengthen This Habit at Home
Parents and caregivers play a key role in helping children develop a win-win mindset. Here are some simple ways to reinforce this skill:
Model cooperative behavior: Show your child how you compromise and work toward solutions that benefit your family.
Use “win-win” language: When disagreements arise, ask, “How can we solve this so everyone feels good about the outcome?”
Praise fairness and kindness: Recognize moments when your child shares, collaborates, or includes others.
Practice problem-solving: Talk through challenges and brainstorm multiple solutions together.
Congratulations again to our November Habit Heroes! We are so proud of these students for showing leadership through respect, collaboration, and a positive spirit.