Self Discipline

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Character 101: Instructor Training Worksheet on Self-Discipline

Definition: Training and control of oneself and one’s conduct, usually for personal improvement.

Quote on Self-Discipline: “With self-discipline most anything is possible.”  -Theodore Roosevelt

Parents and teachers both overwhelmingly agree that self-discipline is one of the most important skills one can have - yet relatively few believe they’ve been successful at helping their own children demonstrate it. However, it goes without saying that children can and will learn self-discipline if they are exposed to an environment that nurtures this very skill. In this month’s class planners, the students will learn why self-discipline is so good for their everyday life. They’ll also learn how to develop self-discipline skills in a fun and entertaining way.  

Here is a guideline regarding children and self-discipline based on age:

• With children ages 3 and 4; they are in an emotional stage of their life. Help them foster positive emotions towards self-discipline by using consistent, positive reinforcement.
• With children ages 5 and 6; they are starting to understand right from wrong. Teach them how to make good choices over bad ones.
• With children ages 7 and 9; they understand that there are consequences to negative behavior. Teach them how to have self-discipline without being told or reminded.
• With children ages 10 and up; they are very clear-cut and well-balanced on how self-discipline affects their life. Teach them how to be reasonable with their actions based on self-discipline.

The goal for this month’s age-specific character lesson is to positively enhance your student’s self-discipline both inside and outside of your school. This will happen through consistency in both you and their parents approach to fostering self-discipline. If you follow the age-specific planners while applying your personal teaching style you will notice a significant difference in the overall behavior and attitude towards self-discipline in each of your students.