North Augusta Elementary is proud to celebrate our September Habit Heroes! đđđŹ
As a Leader in Me school, we work throughout the year to help our Dolphins develop habits that encourage leadership, responsibility, confidence, and positive decision-making. Each month, we focus on one of the 7 Habits and recognize students who demonstrate that habit through their choices and actions at school.
đ September's Focus: Habit 2 â Begin With the End in Mind
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind means thinking about what you want to accomplish before you begin and making choices that help you reach that goal.
For our students, this can be as simple as asking:
âWhat is my goal, and what do I need to do to get there?â
Students practice Habit 2 when they set a goal for themselves, make a plan before beginning a project, think about the outcome of their choices, or picture what success will look like before getting started.
Our September Habit Heroes have demonstrated that they can set goals, make thoughtful choices, plan ahead, and work with purpose. We are proud of these Dolphins for being wonderful examples of student leadership! đŹđ
đ Helping Students Practice Habit 2 at Home
Families play an important role in helping children develop leadership habits. Habit 2 can easily become part of everyday conversations and routines at home.
Try asking your child questions such as:
What is your goal for today or this week?
What would you like to accomplish?
What steps will help you reach your goal?
What do you want your finished project or assignment to look like?
If you make this choice, what do you think might happen next?
Families can also encourage children to set small, achievable goals for reading, homework, chores, saving money, practicing a skill, or preparing for the next school day.
The goal isn't for every plan to work perfectly. Learning to set a goal, make a plan, reflect, and try again helps our students become more independent and confident learners.
đ Coming in October: Habit 3 â Put First Things First
Next month, our Dolphins will focus on Habit 3: Put First Things First.
Habit 3 means doing the most important things first. It teaches students to identify their priorities, manage their time, stay focused, and complete responsibilities before moving on to less important activities.
For children, that might mean:
đ Finishing homework before playing a video game
đ Packing a backpack before bedtime
đ Reading before screen time
𧚠Completing a responsibility before choosing a preferred activity
â° Getting ready on time instead of waiting until the last minute
Families can help children practice Habit 3 by creating simple routines, making checklists, helping children decide which tasks need to be completed first, and encouraging them to balance responsibilities with fun.
Try asking:
âWhat is the most important thing you need to do first?â
That one simple question can help children begin thinking about priorities and taking responsibility for how they use their time.
đđ Congratulations to all of our September Habit Heroes! We are proud of the leadership you demonstrate each day and can't wait to see our Dolphins continue to grow as leaders as we move into Habit 3: Put First Things First! đŹđ