Use this activity for students to practice skills involved with Habit 1: Be Proactive. You can assign this to students virtually to either be done in the classroom or at home. You could also print the slides so students can work on paper copies. Students will be more successful with the activities if they have learned about the habit first.
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids ...
A few weeks ago I shared how I broke up with my beloved clip chart, started using “Class Dojo” AND began implementing the program, “The Leader in Me“. You can read all about that fun here… It’s now almost 3 weeks later, we’re still going strong with “Class Dojo” and “The Leader in Me“. I […]
This week, every teacher is teaching Habit 1: Be Proactive. We have so many great things going on. Below are a few things that kindergarten...
This is my school's first year working with Stephen Covey's 7 Habits/Leader in Me program. We are learning the language and living the habi...
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids. This book emphasizes 7 habits that help children be happy, successful individuals in our world. The 7 habits include: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Each week the teachers read a different chapter of the book and discuss the habit with their students. The following week I come into the classroom and reinforce the habit through a series of activities. The first habit we began with was "Be Proactive." You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. I came in carrying two bottles: a soda bottle and a water bottle. I started by saying that sometimes things go wrong, and we feel shaken up. For example, I might hit snooze on my alarm clock and arrive tardy to school (shake soda bottle). I might drop my school books while I'm switching classes (shake soda bottle a little more). I might forget to bring my homework back to school (shake soda bottle even more). All of these things could easily knock us off of our game. As a result, we might explode on someone or something (pretend to open soda bottle). After all the "ooooo's" and "aaaaaa's", I explained that this is called being reactive. Has this ever happened to you? What happened and why? Was this a good way to let go of all of your feelings? Why or why not? Next, I went through the same scenarios but instead with shaking a water bottle. When I went to open it students immediately know nothing was going to happen. I explained that this is called being proactive. When we are proactive, we make a choice about how we will react to the things that happen in our lives. We might get shaken up or mad, but we stay calm and don't explode. Is it hard to stay calm (like a water bottle) even when things don't go our way? Why or why not? What steps can we take to be more proactive and calm when things aren't going well? I then passed out a short quiz to help students figure out if they tend to be more reactive or proactive. We discussed ways to be more proactive, one of which being aware of what we have control of in our lives. When we focus on things we CAN control, we are being more proactive. When we focus on things OUTSIDE our control, we are being more reactive. I gave students a blank organizer and they brainstormed the many things they do and do not have control over in their lives. After sharing out, our discussion focused on changing how we handle things. We can make a choice to be positive and focus on those things that we CAN change.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is a classic self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. Published in 1989, the book has become a cornerstone in personal development literature. Covey's approach focuses on principles and character ethics as the foundation for achieving success and fulfillment in both personal and professional aspects of life. The book outlines seven habits that, when adopted and integrated into one's daily life, can lead to increased effectiveness and overall well-being. The habits are organized into three main sections: Private Victory (Independence): Habit 1: Be Proactive - Take initiative and responsibility for your life. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind - Define your values and set clear goals. Public Victory (Interdependence): Habit 3: Put First Things First - Prioritize tasks based on importance rather than urgency. Habit 4: Think Win-Win - Seek mutually beneficial solutions in relationships and collaborations. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen empathetically before expressing your own ideas. Renewal (Continuous Improvement): Habit 6: Synergize - Combine strengths and perspectives to achieve greater results. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Take care of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being for sustained effectiveness. Covey emphasizes the importance of character development, integrity, and aligning actions with core values. The book provides a holistic framework for personal and professional growth, offering practical insights and actionable steps to cultivate habits that lead to long-term success and fulfillment.
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In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids. This book emphasizes 7 habits that help children be happy, successful individuals in our world. The 7 habits include: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Each week the teachers read a different chapter of the book and discuss the habit with their students. The following week I come into the classroom and reinforce the habit through a series of activities. The first habit we began with was "Be Proactive." You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. I came in carrying two bottles: a soda bottle and a water bottle. I started by saying that sometimes things go wrong, and we feel shaken up. For example, I might hit snooze on my alarm clock and arrive tardy to school (shake soda bottle). I might drop my school books while I'm switching classes (shake soda bottle a little more). I might forget to bring my homework back to school (shake soda bottle even more). All of these things could easily knock us off of our game. As a result, we might explode on someone or something (pretend to open soda bottle). After all the "ooooo's" and "aaaaaa's", I explained that this is called being reactive. Has this ever happened to you? What happened and why? Was this a good way to let go of all of your feelings? Why or why not? Next, I went through the same scenarios but instead with shaking a water bottle. When I went to open it students immediately know nothing was going to happen. I explained that this is called being proactive. When we are proactive, we make a choice about how we will react to the things that happen in our lives. We might get shaken up or mad, but we stay calm and don't explode. Is it hard to stay calm (like a water bottle) even when things don't go our way? Why or why not? What steps can we take to be more proactive and calm when things aren't going well? I then passed out a short quiz to help students figure out if they tend to be more reactive or proactive. We discussed ways to be more proactive, one of which being aware of what we have control of in our lives. When we focus on things we CAN control, we are being more proactive. When we focus on things OUTSIDE our control, we are being more reactive. I gave students a blank organizer and they brainstormed the many things they do and do not have control over in their lives. After sharing out, our discussion focused on changing how we handle things. We can make a choice to be positive and focus on those things that we CAN change.
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This week, every teacher is teaching Habit 1: Be Proactive. We have so many great things going on. Below are a few things that kindergarten...
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids. This book emphasizes 7 habits that help children be happy, successful individuals in our world. The 7 habits include: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Each week the teachers read a different chapter of the book and discuss the habit with their students. The following week I come into the classroom and reinforce the habit through a series of activities. The first habit we began with was "Be Proactive." You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. I came in carrying two bottles: a soda bottle and a water bottle. I started by saying that sometimes things go wrong, and we feel shaken up. For example, I might hit snooze on my alarm clock and arrive tardy to school (shake soda bottle). I might drop my school books while I'm switching classes (shake soda bottle a little more). I might forget to bring my homework back to school (shake soda bottle even more). All of these things could easily knock us off of our game. As a result, we might explode on someone or something (pretend to open soda bottle). After all the "ooooo's" and "aaaaaa's", I explained that this is called being reactive. Has this ever happened to you? What happened and why? Was this a good way to let go of all of your feelings? Why or why not? Next, I went through the same scenarios but instead with shaking a water bottle. When I went to open it students immediately know nothing was going to happen. I explained that this is called being proactive. When we are proactive, we make a choice about how we will react to the things that happen in our lives. We might get shaken up or mad, but we stay calm and don't explode. Is it hard to stay calm (like a water bottle) even when things don't go our way? Why or why not? What steps can we take to be more proactive and calm when things aren't going well? I then passed out a short quiz to help students figure out if they tend to be more reactive or proactive. We discussed ways to be more proactive, one of which being aware of what we have control of in our lives. When we focus on things we CAN control, we are being more proactive. When we focus on things OUTSIDE our control, we are being more reactive. I gave students a blank organizer and they brainstormed the many things they do and do not have control over in their lives. After sharing out, our discussion focused on changing how we handle things. We can make a choice to be positive and focus on those things that we CAN change.
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids ...
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids. This book emphasizes 7 habits that help children be happy, successful individuals in our world. The 7 habits include: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Each week the teachers read a different chapter of the book and discuss the habit with their students. The following week I come into the classroom and reinforce the habit through a series of activities. The first habit we began with was "Be Proactive." You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. I came in carrying two bottles: a soda bottle and a water bottle. I started by saying that sometimes things go wrong, and we feel shaken up. For example, I might hit snooze on my alarm clock and arrive tardy to school (shake soda bottle). I might drop my school books while I'm switching classes (shake soda bottle a little more). I might forget to bring my homework back to school (shake soda bottle even more). All of these things could easily knock us off of our game. As a result, we might explode on someone or something (pretend to open soda bottle). After all the "ooooo's" and "aaaaaa's", I explained that this is called being reactive. Has this ever happened to you? What happened and why? Was this a good way to let go of all of your feelings? Why or why not? Next, I went through the same scenarios but instead with shaking a water bottle. When I went to open it students immediately know nothing was going to happen. I explained that this is called being proactive. When we are proactive, we make a choice about how we will react to the things that happen in our lives. We might get shaken up or mad, but we stay calm and don't explode. Is it hard to stay calm (like a water bottle) even when things don't go our way? Why or why not? What steps can we take to be more proactive and calm when things aren't going well? I then passed out a short quiz to help students figure out if they tend to be more reactive or proactive. We discussed ways to be more proactive, one of which being aware of what we have control of in our lives. When we focus on things we CAN control, we are being more proactive. When we focus on things OUTSIDE our control, we are being more reactive. I gave students a blank organizer and they brainstormed the many things they do and do not have control over in their lives. After sharing out, our discussion focused on changing how we handle things. We can make a choice to be positive and focus on those things that we CAN change.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, Habit 1: Be Proactive is about taking responsibility for your life.
This year most of my classroom guidance lessons will be focused on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Happy kids. I wanted to share a book and acti...
This week, every teacher is teaching Habit 1: Be Proactive. We have so many great things going on. Below are a few things that kindergarten...
In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids ...
Welcome back to our monthly series that summarizes, expands, and riffs on each of the seven habits laid out in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Covey’s first two habits are big picture and abstract. Habit #1 — “Be Proactive” — is about changing your mindset from someone who is acted […]
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In fifth grade, the classroom teachers and I are piggy-backing off of each other to reinforce Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Healthy Kids. This book emphasizes 7 habits that help children be happy, successful individuals in our world. The 7 habits include: Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Each week the teachers read a different chapter of the book and discuss the habit with their students. The following week I come into the classroom and reinforce the habit through a series of activities. The first habit we began with was "Be Proactive." You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. I came in carrying two bottles: a soda bottle and a water bottle. I started by saying that sometimes things go wrong, and we feel shaken up. For example, I might hit snooze on my alarm clock and arrive tardy to school (shake soda bottle). I might drop my school books while I'm switching classes (shake soda bottle a little more). I might forget to bring my homework back to school (shake soda bottle even more). All of these things could easily knock us off of our game. As a result, we might explode on someone or something (pretend to open soda bottle). After all the "ooooo's" and "aaaaaa's", I explained that this is called being reactive. Has this ever happened to you? What happened and why? Was this a good way to let go of all of your feelings? Why or why not? Next, I went through the same scenarios but instead with shaking a water bottle. When I went to open it students immediately know nothing was going to happen. I explained that this is called being proactive. When we are proactive, we make a choice about how we will react to the things that happen in our lives. We might get shaken up or mad, but we stay calm and don't explode. Is it hard to stay calm (like a water bottle) even when things don't go our way? Why or why not? What steps can we take to be more proactive and calm when things aren't going well? I then passed out a short quiz to help students figure out if they tend to be more reactive or proactive. We discussed ways to be more proactive, one of which being aware of what we have control of in our lives. When we focus on things we CAN control, we are being more proactive. When we focus on things OUTSIDE our control, we are being more reactive. I gave students a blank organizer and they brainstormed the many things they do and do not have control over in their lives. After sharing out, our discussion focused on changing how we handle things. We can make a choice to be positive and focus on those things that we CAN change.
Welcome back to our monthly series that summarizes, expands, and riffs on each of the seven habits laid out in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Covey’s first two habits are big picture and abstract. Habit #1 — “Be Proactive” — is about changing your mindset from someone who is acted […]
Here are some pictures of great LEADER IN ME things we have going on at CHES!!!!!
This year my school is starting to be a Leader in Me school, teaching the students the 7 Habits of Happy Kids (/Highly Effective People) as our character ed program. So I decided that one way I am going to teach these habits in the music classroom is through a short song for EACH individual habit. Here's Habit 1! The other 7 Habits songs are all here. Habit 1 melody notation is on Noteflight here. Habit 1 melody + ostinato notation is on Noteflight here. This song has entirely I and V chords, so you can layer it with tonic/dominant ostinati (one example is below), put the with Orff instruments, have kids improvise over the chord roots....you name it! The song also leaves 3 beats to audiate after "Stop and think," so you can work on audiating rhythm or dominant as well. :) The YouTube recording here is my favorite ALL-7-habits song. So cute!
