The Leader in Me:

Introducing and Applying the 7 Habits in Preschool

Based on the work Stephen Covey

Starting with the Roots…Building a Strong Foundation

We start at the roots and will spend most of preschool learning about these habits!

Habit #1Be

Proactive

What does it mean to be PROACTIVE?

PROACTIVE students make a choice about how they react to the things that happen. They stay calm and don’t react impulsively

Preschoolers can’t do that!! What are you

thinking!!!

Preschoolers can’t do that!! What are you

thinking!!!YES they can!! If we work

together to teach them proactive skills! It takes a

group effort to make it work!!!

YES they can!! If we work together to teach them

proactive skills! It takes a group effort to make it

work!!!

What does being PROACTIVE

look like at school? Choosing activities to work on

independently or with a friend

Listening and following directions during group and independent work

Working appropriately with classroom materials

Cleaning up when asked the first time

Trying their best on every activity

Taking turns with favorite activities

Using words to express feelings when upset or frustrated

Putting toys away without mom and dad asking Sitting appropriately at the table with family for meals Brushing teeth independently Helping pick out clothes for school and getting dressed

independently Helping make a grocery list Asking for help with difficult tasks Using words to express feelings and frustrations

What does being PROACTIVE

look like at home?

Why is this important in preschool?

We are working on appropriate interactions to develop friendships and cooperative learning through:

Independence

Shows social cooperation

Applies social problem solving skills

Connecting Habit #1 to EC Standards

Health/Mental Wellness Standard 1: Demonstrates health/mental wellness in individual and cooperative social environments.

Benchmark 1.1: Demonstrates independent behavior.

Benchmark 1.2: Shows social cooperation.

Social Studies Standard 1: Demonstrates basic understanding of the world in which he/she lives.

Benchmark 1.4: Recognizes and/or follows rules within the home, school and community.

Habit #2Begin with the End in Mind

What does it mean to

Begin with the End in Mind?

When students Begin with the End in Mind they make a plan and set goals.

“I am an important part of my classroom. I look for ways to be a

good citizen.”

“I am an important part of my classroom. I look for ways to be a

good citizen.”

What does Beginning with the End in Mind look like at school?

What do I want to learn about?o Project work

Making a plan at center timeoWhat do I want to

accomplish?oWhere do I want to work?

What does Beginning with the End in Mind look like at home?

Setting a personal goal:o Learning to put my shoes on

the correct feeto Learning to getting dressed

by myselfo Learning to tie my shoes

without help

Why is this important in preschool?

We want students to start thinking about where they want to go in their future and how they will get there. This starts with small simple steps but can lead to major decisions in life.

Problem solving skills

Showing a sense of purpose

Connecting Habit #2 to EC Standards

Health/Mental Wellness Standard 1: Demonstrates health/mental wellness in individual and cooperative social environments.

Benchmark 1.3: Applies social problem solving skills.

Benchmark 1.4: Shows a sense of purpose (future-hopefulness)

Habit #3Put First Things First

What does it mean to

Put First Things First?

Students spend time on things that are most important. Learning about priorities and making a plan.

“Put First Things First, work first then play.”

“Put First Things First, work first then play.”

What does Putting First Things First

look like at school?

Putting personal items away in locker before starting the day.

Washing hands before eating lunch.

Finishing one project before starting a new project.

Cleaning up materials before moving on to another activity.

What does Putting First Things First look like at home?

Doing what mom or dad asked me to do before doing what I want to do.

Cleaning up my room before playing outside.

Finishing my dinner before eating dessert.

A Quick Overview:

Habits 4-7

Habit #4Think Win-Win

Every preschool child can find success in the

classroom individually and as a group. When there are problems or disagreements

we can work together to find a solution that makes

everyone happy. We all can win!

Habit #5Seek First to

Understand, Then to Be Understood

Listening with your eyes and ears! People say a lot with their body language and facial expressions.

Students learn lots about body language and facial expressions

through our Second Step Curriculum!

Habit #6Synergize

We are all better when we work

together!

Habit #7Sharpen the

SawTake time to have fun and play!

Students take care of their body by eating right, exercising, and

getting enough sleep. Students take care of their spirit by spending time with family and

friends.

Resources:This slide show was created

using the following resources and is based on slide shows by Rebecca Radicchi.

1.The Seven Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

2.The Seven Habits for Highly Effective Kids by Sean Covey

3. The Seven Habits for Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey