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Teacher-DirectedCommon Sense Level: 1

1First Grade

This page contains only the lessons, applications, resources, and evidence expectations for your grade. Each Common Sense Media lesson is designed to reinforce the monthly Leader in Me habit rather than function as an additional initiative.

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2026–2027 School Year · 36 Weeks

First Grade Scope & Sequence

Leader in Me (Habits 1–4) & Common Sense Media Integration

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Weekly 3-Block Structure

  • Block 1: Leader in Me Lesson A
  • Block 2: Leader in Me Lesson B
  • Block 3: Common Sense Media Integration & Reflection

Showing 36 of 36 weeks

Quarter 1: Foundation & Habit 1

Weeks 1–9

Focus: Establishing culture, growth mindset, and recognizing emotions.

Week 1

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

First 8 Days (Condensed): Module 01 - Habits 1-4 (Lessons 1-4)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Device Care & Culture (opens in a new tab)

Week 2

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

First 8 Days (Condensed): Module 02 - Habits 5-8 (Lessons 5-8)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Citizenship Intro (opens in a new tab)

Week 3

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 03 - Leading In & Out of School (Lessons 9 & 10)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Tech for Good (opens in a new tab)

Week 4

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 03 - Leading In & Out of School (Lessons 11 & 12)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Independence (opens in a new tab)

Week 5

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 04 - Growth Mindset (Lessons 13 & 14)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Overcoming Tech Frustration (opens in a new tab)

Week 6

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 04 - Growth Mindset (Lessons 15 & 16)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Positive Online Talk (opens in a new tab)

Week 7

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 05 - Leading My Learning (Lessons 17 & 18)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Self-Directed Tech (opens in a new tab)

Week 8

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 05 - Leading My Learning (Lessons 19 & 20)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Using Digital Tools to Learn (opens in a new tab)

Week 9

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1 (Condensed): Module 06 - Recognizing My Emotions (Lessons 21-24)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Media Balance Is Important (opens in a new tab)

Quarter 2: Habit 1 continued & Habit 2

Weeks 10–18

Focus: Self-regulation, thinking ahead, and personal mission statements.

Week 10

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 07 - My Calming Strategies (Lessons 25 & 26)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Pause & Think Online (opens in a new tab)

Week 11

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 07 - My Calming Strategies (Lessons 27 & 28)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Screen Free Breaks (opens in a new tab)

Week 12

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 08 - Taking Charge of Myself (Lessons 29 & 30)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Proactive Choices Online (opens in a new tab)

Week 13

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 1: Module 08 - Taking Charge of Myself (Lessons 31 & 32)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Standing Up for Others (opens in a new tab)

Week 14

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 2: Module 09 - Thinking Ahead (Lessons 33 & 34)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Footprint (opens in a new tab)

Week 15

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 2: Module 09 - Thinking Ahead (Lessons 35 & 36)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Safe Sharing (opens in a new tab)

Week 16

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 2: Module 10 - Personal Mission Statement (Lessons 37 & 38)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Online Identity (opens in a new tab)

Week 17

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 2: Module 10 - Personal Mission Statement (Lessons 39 & 40)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Being Safe in the Digital Neighborhood (opens in a new tab)

Week 18

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 2 (Condensed): Module 11 - Living by My Mission (Lessons 41-44)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Keeping it Private (opens in a new tab)

Quarter 3: Habit 3 & Goal Setting

Weeks 19–27

Focus: Prioritizing "Big Rocks", planning, and the 4 Disciplines of Execution.

Week 19

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 12 - My Priorities (Lessons 45 & 46)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Connecting Offline (opens in a new tab)

Week 20

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 12 - My Priorities (Lessons 47 & 48)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Screen-Free Time (opens in a new tab)

Week 21

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 13 - Making Decisions (Lessons 49 & 50)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Big Rocks vs. Screens (opens in a new tab)

Week 22

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 13 - Making Decisions (Lessons 51 & 52)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Healthy Media Choices (opens in a new tab)

Week 23

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 14 - Planning Each Week (Lessons 53 & 54)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Creating a Tech Routine (opens in a new tab)

Week 24

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 3: Module 14 - Planning Each Week (Lessons 55 & 56)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Sticking to the Plan (opens in a new tab)

Week 25

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Goals (Condensed): Module 15 - Learning About Goals (Lessons 57-60)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Goals (opens in a new tab)

Week 26

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Goals (Condensed): Module 16 - Taking Action to Achieve My Goal (Lessons 61-64)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Tracking Progress Safely (opens in a new tab)

Week 27

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Goals (Condensed): Module 17 - Accountability Partners (Lessons 65-68)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Online Teamwork (opens in a new tab)

Quarter 4: Trust & Habit 4

Weeks 28–36

Focus: Emotional Bank Accounts, Thinking Win-Win, courage, and consideration.

Week 28

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Trust (Condensed): Module 18 - Building our Emotional Bank Accounts (Lessons 69-72)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Kindness (opens in a new tab)

Week 29

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Trust (Condensed): Module 19 - Demonstrating Honesty (Lessons 73-76)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Integrity Online (opens in a new tab)

Week 30

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Trust (Condensed): Module 20 - Keeping Promises (Lessons 77-80)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Respecting Boundaries (opens in a new tab)

Week 31

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 21 - Thinking Win-Win (Lessons 81 & 82)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Digital Fairness (opens in a new tab)

Week 32

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 21 - Thinking Win-Win (Lessons 83 & 84)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Sharing Tech (opens in a new tab)

Week 33

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 22 - Courage and Consideration (Lessons 85 & 86)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Standing Up to Cyberbullying (opens in a new tab)

Week 34

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 22 - Courage and Consideration (Lessons 87 & 88)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Using Tech to Include Others (opens in a new tab)

Week 35

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 23 - Helping and Asking for Help (Lessons 89 & 90)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Being a Helpful Partner Online (opens in a new tab)

Week 36

Leader in Me Focus (Blocks 1 & 2)

Habit 4: Module 23 - Helping and Asking for Help (Lessons 91 & 92)

Common Sense Media (Block 3)

Tech Support & Asking for Help (opens in a new tab)

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