Elementary

Key skills that businesses and educators have identified as vital to the futures of today's students are developed within The Leader in Me process.

These skills include:

• Leadership

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Initiative and self-direction

• Cross-cultural skills

• Responsibility

• Problem solving

• Communication

• Creativity

• Teamwork

The Seven Habits:

• HABIT 1: Be Proactive

• HABIT 2: Begin With the End in Mind

• HABIT 3: Put First Things First

• HABIT 4: Think Win-Win

• HABIT 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

• HABIT 6: Synergize

• HABIT 7: Sharpen the Saw

September: Citizenship

October: Responsibility

November: Self Discipline

December: Caring

January: Trustworthy

February: Kindness

March: Positive Attitude

April: Perseverance

May: Integrity

Lessons about each trait will be taught through read alouds in the classrooms, special guests, and recognizing students that exhibit the trait of the month.

Making the World a Better, Happier Place:

August

A is for Adaptable

B is for Brave

September

C is for Compassionate

D is for Determined

E is for Empathy

F is for Forgiving

October

G is for Gratitude

H is for Honest

I is for Inspire

J is for Joyful

November

K is for Kindness

L is for Look and Listen

M is for Mindful

December

N is for Never Give Up

O is for Optimistic

January

P is for Problem Solver

Q is for Question

R is for Resilient

S is for Speak Up

T is for Team Player

U is for Understanding

V is for Visionary

W is for Wise

X is for X-Factor

Y is for Yourself

Z is for Zany

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Welcoming

• Listening

• Focusing Attention

• Self-Talk

October

• Following Directions

• Asking for What You Need/Want

• Identifying Feelings

• Red Ribbon Week (HISD developed)

November

• More Feelings

• Identifying Anger

• Same or Different Feelings

• Accidents

• Self Care Week (HISD developed)

December

• Caring and Helping

• We Feel Feelings in Our Body

January

• Strong Feelings

• Naming Feelings

• Managing Disappointment

• Managing Anger

• Kindness Week (HISD developed)

February

• Managing Waiting

• Fair Ways to Play

• Having Fun With Friends

March

• Inviting to Play

• Joining in with Play

• Saying the Problem

• Thinking of Solutions

April

• Speaking Assertively

• Learning in Kindergarten

• Making New Friends in Kindergarten

May

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Learning to Listen

• Focusing Attention

• Following Directions

• Self-Talk for Staying on Task

October

• Red Ribbon Week

• Being Assertive

• Feelings

• More Feelings

November

• Identifying Anger

• Same or Different?

• Accidents

• Caring and Helping

• Self Care Week (HISD developed)

December

• We Feel Feelings in our Bodies

• Managing Frustration

January

• Calming Down Strong Feelings

• Handling Waiting

• Managing Anger

• Managing Disappointment

• Kindness Week

February

• Handling Being Knocked Down

• Solving Problems

• Inviting to Play

March

• Fair Ways to Play

• Having Fun with Our Friends

• Handling Having Things Taken Away

April

• More Feelings

• Handling Name-Calling

• Reviewing Second Step Skills

May

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Learning to Listen

• Focusing Attention

• Following Directions

• Self-Talk for Learning

October

• Being Assertive

• Identifying Feelings

• Looking for More Clues

November

• Similarities and Differences

• Feelings Change

• Accidents

• Showing Care and Concern

• Self Care Week (HISD developed)

December

• Identifying Our Own Feelings

• Strong Feelings

January

• Calming Down Anger

• Self-Talk for Calming Down

• Managing Worry

• Solving Problems

February

• Solving Problems

• Fair Ways to Play

• Inviting to Join In

March

• Handling Name-Calling

• Reviewing Second Step Skills

April

May

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Being Respectful

• Focusing Attention & Listening

• Using Self-Talk

• Being Assertive

October

• Identifying Feelings

• Learning More About Feelings

• Feeling Confident

• Red Ribbon Week (HISD developed)

November

• Respecting Different Preferences

• Showing Compassion

• Predicting Feelings

• Introducing Emotion Management

• Self Care Week (HISD developed)

December

• Managing Embarrassment

• Handling Making Mistakes

January

• Managing Anxious Feelings

• Managing Anger

• Finishing Tasks

• Solving Problems, Part 1

• Kindness Week (HISD developed)

February

• Solving Problems, Part 2

• Taking Responsibility

• Responding to Playground Exclusion

March

• Playing Fairly on the Playground

• Reviewing Second Step Skills

April

May

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Being Respectful Learners

• Using Self-Talk

• Being Assertive

• Planning to Learn

October

• Identifying Others' Feelings

• Understanding Perspectives

• Conflicting Feelings

• Red Ribbon Week (HISD developed)

November

• Accepting Differences

• Showing Compassion

• Making Friends

• Introducing Emotion Management

• Self Care Week (HISD Developed)

December

• Managing Test Anxiety

• Handling Accusations

January

• Managing Disappointment

• Managing Anger

• Managing Hurt Feelings

• Solving Problems, Part 1

• Kindness Week (HISD developed)

February

• Solving Problems, Part 2

• Solving Classroom Problems

• Solving Peer-Exclusion Problems

March

• Dealing with Negative Peer Pressure

• Reviewing Second Step Skills

April

• Test anxiety (HISD developed)

May

Full Scope & Sequence HERE

September

• Empathy and Respect

• Listening with Attention

• Being Assertive

• Respecting Similarities and Differences

October

• Understanding Complex Feelings

• Understanding Different Perspectives

• Conversation and Compliments

• Red Ribbon Week (HISD developed)

November

• Joining In

• Showing Compassion

• Introducing Emotion Management

• Managing Strong Feelings

• Self Care Week (HISD Developed)

December

• Calming Down Anger

• Managing Anxiety

January

• Avoiding Jumping to Conclusions

• Handling Put Downs

• Solving Problems, Part 1

• Solving Problems, Part 2

• Kindness Week (HISD developed)

February

• Making a Plan

• Solving Playground Problems

• Taking Responsibility for Your Actions

March

• Dealing with Peer Pressure

• Reviewing Second Step Skills

April

• Test anxiety (HISD developed)

• Transitioning to Intermediate (HISD developed) - getting organized

May

• Transitioning to Intermediate (HISD developed) - more freedom means more responsibilities

• Transitioning to Intermediate (HISD developed)