Leader in Me

One of my favorite pieces to teach each year is Leader in Me. By learning the 7 Healthy Habits students develop the skills of goal setting, data tracking, problem solving, and the discovery of finding the leader within. We will watch powerful videos, practice skills with interactive activities, and have meaningful discussions all surrounding the 7 Habits. It is my hope that children in my class use the 7 Habits language, and demonstrate an understanding of the habits in their everyday lives.

This week I briefly introduced the 7 Habits, and we completed a face painting activity that put the habits in motion. Students had to Begin With the End in Mind and make a plan for their faces. We learned that African tribes paint faces for many reasons, and the symbols and colors they use take on different meanings. So once students had a plan for their own face, they had to Synergize with their partner to create his/hers face painting masterpiece. Below are just a few of the many pictures from our first Leader in Me activity!