Habit #3- Put First Things First- I set priorities. I spend my time on things that are most important.

Grade: 2nd Lesson- Problem Solving Time: 20 minutes Materials: -The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey -Good Choice, Bad Choice activity sheet -Stop, Think, Act, Review (S.T.A.R.) problem solving star (or something else for demonstration.) -Pictures of problems Procedure: -Review Habit #1 story from the 7 Habits book -Introduce S.T.A.R. problem solving -Give examples of conflicts and have the class practice solving conflicts with guidance -Put the class into groups and give each group a picture with a problem. Have them use stop, think, act, review to solve the problem together. -Go over Good Choice, Bad Choice activity sheet

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners aboutgrade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1b Build on others talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1c Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

ASCA Standards: PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model

PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences PS:B1.8 Know when peer pressure is influencing a decision PS:B1.9 Identify long- and short-term goals PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals PS:B1.11 Use persistence and perseverance in acquiring knowledge and skills PS:B1.12 Develop an action plan to set and achieve realistic goals