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Effort Sparks Success

Students will learn why effort matters and practice trying their best through stories, hands-on drawing, and a group reflection with a sticker reward, building foundational perseverance skills.

Kindergartners benefit from concrete experiences and positive reinforcement to develop perseverance and self-confidence; understanding effort early supports resilience across learning tasks.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Effort Challenge

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sticker Reward

5 minutes

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Effort Sparks Success

What Is Effort?

Story 1: The Tall Block Tower

Story 2: The Garden Seed

Story 3: The Missing Puzzle Piece

Your Effort Drawing

Share & Stickers!

Great Job Trying Your Best!

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Effort Sparks Success

Alyssha Walker

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