a presentation on 7 habits of happy kids by picketts elemenatry school

1. Setting Sail
with the
Seven
Habits

2. 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

3. 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.

4. The Habits:
Habit 1: Be Proactive
I have a
“Can Do” attitude.
I choose my actions, Display
attitudes and moods. from
I don’t blame others. Ms.
Owshanik’s
I do the right thing 1st grade
without being asked, class.
even if nobody is
looking.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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!

12. Banners

13. Classroom Displays
Thanks to:
Mrs. Towne,
Ms. Ward,
Ms. Owshanik,
Mrs. Riggins and
Mrs. Rann

14. Specialists &
Support Programs
Thanks to:
Mrs. Grebe, Coach Charrette,
Coach Worrall, Mrs. Blake and
Mrs. Mitchell

15. 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

16. 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