Description
This engaging, pupil-led resource helps children understand and reflect on what effort really means. Using a chocolate bar metaphor and visual effort scales, learners explore the idea that effort isn’t about being the best — it’s about trying your best. Through discussion tasks, relatable scenarios, and creative activities, children learn to identify, describe, and evaluate different levels of effort — including their own. Ideal for developing growth mindset, emotional literacy, and metacognitive awareness.
How to Use
- Start with the question: “What does effort mean to you?” Pupils complete a peer interview task using a 3-chunk chocolate visual.2. Introduce the visuals: Share the Chocolate Bar of Effort and Effort Thermometer to spark discussion.3. Explore scenarios: Use real-life learning situations to analyse different effort levels.4. Encourage deep reflection: Use structured discussion and a pupil voice grid to reflect on effort barriers and motivators.5. Create a class display: Pupils co-construct a visual showing how effort evolves — from caterpillar to butterfly.
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