Some of the first self-management skills taught as early as kindergarten are work habits needed for school success. These habits are then expected throughout the elementary grades of a child’s schooling.
Children just beginning in grade school learn to respect themselves and others. They learn about respecting the environment inside and outside. Young children learn self-management skills such as working and playing well with others and showing good character.
Throughout the elementary grade school levels, self-management skills are taught and developed in children to ensure they have the best chance to succeed in their schooling beyond elementary school. Children demonstrating the self-management and work skills that will lead to school success have the ability to focus on tasks for an extended period of time. They listen to oral directions and follow immediately. Children who have good work habits are self-starters and are willing to be challenged in their work.
As self-management is taught, the expectation is that children will show what they have learned and the educational system can build on it. After showing good character, focus, respect and motivation, children are taught to apply this knowledge to other learning situations. Children who show a willingness to take responsibility for their learning and ownership for their actions show work habits that will lead to success. Children with the ability to work independently and in groups can then be taught the ability to manage independent learning and group learning by themselves rather than strictly in a classroom.
During the later years of elementary school grades, children are taught how to manage time efficiently. This includes knowing how to complete tasks on time, to arrive on time for schooling, and to judge how much time it takes to complete a task. Children are also taught organizational skills. These skills include how to organize reports, homework, tasks and groups. These self-management skills are taught and tested throughout an elementary grade school student’s school career. Teachers and learning advisors will expect children to possess these skills moving forward into older grades.