Setting Sail with the Seven Habits

What Are the 7 Habits? !  Based on the work of Stephen and Sean

Covey

We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict.

What are we going to do with that one chance?

~Stephen Covey

Why a Leadership Focus? Finding the Treasure !  We believe that every child possesses leadership

skills. !  We believe that every child will serve as a leader in

some way, either in their careers or with family and friends.

!  We believe that character education is essential. !  We believe that students must be taught how to

collaborate with others. !  We believe that leadership

training will have a positive impact on student achievement.

The Habits: Habit 1: Be Proactive

I have a “Can Do” attitude.

I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I don’t blame others. I do the right thing

without being asked, even if nobody is

looking.

Display from Ms.

Owshanik’s 1st grade

class.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a

difference. I am an important part of my classroom.

I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit 3: Put First Things First

I spend my time on things that are most

important. This means

I say no to things I should not do.

I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am organized.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win I want everyone to be a success.

I don’t have to put others down to get

what I want. It makes me happy to see other people happy. I like to

do nice things for others. When a

conflict arrives, I help brainstorm a solution.

We all can win!

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints.

I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas.

Habit 6: Synergize

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people

who are different from me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve

problems. I know that “two heads are better than one”. I am a better person when I let other

people into my life and work.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw I take care of my

body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.

I spend time with family and friends.

I learn in lots of ways and lots of

places.

Student Recognition Program

When teachers “catch” students exhibiting one of the 7 Habits, they write their name on a fish and post it on the display.

Drawings will be held once per month for special prizes!

Banners

Classroom Displays

Thanks to:

Mrs. Towne, Ms. Ward,

Ms. Owshanik, Mrs. Riggins and

Mrs. Rann

Specialists & Support Programs

Thanks to:

Mrs. Grebe, Coach Charrette, Coach Worrall, Mrs. Blake and

Mrs. Mitchell

Bringing It Home !  Read & discuss

The 7 Habits for Happy Kids !  Use the language. i.e. “How could you be proactive in this

situation?” !  Consider which habit your child is strong in. Which are

weaknesses? Discuss & set goals. !  Talk about your strengths and weaknesses. Verbalize

when a habit is used. !  Make a family mission statement.

(Begin with the end in mind.) !  Model. i.e. Write out agendas and to-do lists.

(Put first things first.) “Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired

to see it themselves.” ~Unknown

Credits This presentation was created by Rebecca Radicchi, Area 5 Lead Teacher(pickett’s elemenatry school), using the following sources:

!  The Seven Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

!  The Seven Habits for Happy Kids by Sean Covey !  The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by

Sean Covey !  The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey !  The Leader in Me website !  Trainings led by Mary Kay Widener !  Inspiration from A.B. Combs Elementary