Episode Synopsis "7 Habits of Happy Kids: Habit 3-Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play through the Story 'Pokey and the Spelling Test'"

3rd Habit:  Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play Story number 3 encourages and teaches children to identify the most important task that they need to finish or engage in such as in this story- studying for a test. According to Sean Covey, putting first things first is hard.  In fact, of all the habits, it is the hardest one to keep up. Have you ever felt the same?  I do.  Often, when I do not write down my most important task or job for the day, I can get twisted and distracted and tend to do whatever comes up along my way, or get caught up on social media.  We are all guilty of that one way or another. Perhaps, we could learn from this too, and model the behavior to our children. The following questions are up for discussion after listening to the story.  Do let us know how this story and dialogue go, follow us on Instagram: smap_early_years or email us at [email protected] Up For Discussion: 1.  Why did Pokey put off studying for his spelling test? What did he do instead? 2.  How did Pokey feel the night before the test? 3. What does procrastinate mean? What did Sophie teach Pokey about procrastination? 4. How did Pokey feel after he studied all week and aced his spelling test? 5. Why is it so important to put first things first? Extension: What are the most important things that you or your child must finish within the day or week? Create a list and plan out how to achieve this.

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