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
Franklin Covey Leader in Me (Level 2) aligned week by week with Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship and AI Literacy lessons.
Grade 2 LIM + Digital Citizenship PDFPacing
2 lessons / week (20 minutes each)
Start date
Aug 20, 2026 (teacher days Aug 17–19)
Total duration
36 weeks (180 days)
School
Cold Spring School
This year-long curriculum map intentionally integrates the Franklin Covey Leader in Me (Level 2) framework with Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship and AI Literacy lessons for 2nd grade. Frontloaded in Terms 1 and 2, digital citizenship and online safety principles are directly paired with core leadership habits (such as Being Proactive, Beginning with the End in Mind, and Circle of Control) to ensure students build strong foundational online habits from the start of the school year.
Schedule accounts for Wednesdays as minimum days, non-student staff development days, fall/spring parent-teacher conference weeks, and school holidays per the 2026–2027 Cold Spring School calendar.
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Term 1 · August – October 2026 · Weeks 1–9
Leader in Me (Level 2)
First 8 Days — Lesson 1 (Aug 20): Day 1: Habit 1 – Be Proactive. Lesson 2 (Aug 21): Day 2: Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Teacher Prep Aug 17–19. First Student Day: Aug 20. Classroom expectations & technology introduction.
Conceptual alignment
Establishing classroom culture, personal responsibility, and daily routines.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
First 8 Days — Lesson 3: Day 3 (Habit 3: Put First Things First) & Day 4 (Habit 4: Think Win-Win). Lesson 4: Day 5–8 Overview (Habits 5–8).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Intro to Digital Devices & Digital Media Rules in 2nd Grade.
Conceptual alignment
Understanding how leadership habits apply both in person and on screen.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 01 — Lesson 6: Lesson 1 – Define Proactive Behavior & Choice.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 1 — Lesson 5: We, the Digital Citizens (Updated).
Conceptual alignment
Habit 1 Alignment: Being proactive means making safe, positive choices online and in the community.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 01 — Lesson 8: Lessons 2–4 – Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 2 — Lesson 7: Keeping Online Accounts Safe.
Conceptual alignment
Habits 1 & 3 Alignment: Protecting account privacy is putting safety first and being proactive.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 02 — Lesson 11: Lessons 5–8 – Habits 5–8 Overview & Sharing My Voice.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 3 — Lesson 9: Including Others When Using Tech.
Conceptual alignment
Habits 4 & 6 Alignment: Synergizing and Thinking Win-Win when taking turns with technology.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 03 — Lesson 13: Lesson 9 – Defining Paradigms & Personal Growth.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 4 — Lesson 10: Be a Super Digital Citizen (Updated). AI Literacy — Lesson 12: What is AI? (Human vs. Computer Thinking).
Conceptual alignment
Paradigms & Voice: Shifting perspective on digital tools—computers process rules, humans lead with heart.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Modules 03 & 04 — Lesson 15: Lessons 10–13 – Leadership Paradigms & Lesson 14 Growth Mindset.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 5 — Lesson 14: Using Tech to Learn New Things.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 7 (Mind): Using digital tools intentionally to learn, stretch our brains, and grow.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 04 — Lesson 16: Lesson 15 – Words Change My Mindset.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 6 — Lesson 17: How to Search Online.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 2 Alignment: Begin with the end in mind when searching for clear keywords and information.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 05 — Lesson 18: Lessons 16–20 – Problem-Based Learning & Finding Resources.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 7 — Lesson 19: Exploring Search Results. AI Literacy — Pattern Predictors & Machine Learning Basics.
Conceptual alignment
Critical Thinking: Evaluating information quality and understanding how search algorithms offer suggestions.
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Term 2 · October – December 2026 · Weeks 10–17
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 06 — Lesson 20: Lessons 21–24 – Recognizing My Emotions & Body Signals.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 8 — Lesson 21: Device-Free Moments (Updated).
Conceptual alignment
Habit 7 (Body & Mind): Recognizing technology overload, emotional signals, and choosing device breaks.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 07 — Lesson 22: Lessons 25–28 – Regulating Emotions, The Pause Plan & Pause Place.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 9 — Lesson 23: Dealing with Online Meanness.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 1 Alignment: Using the Pause Plan before responding to hurt feelings or online meanness.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 08 — Lesson 24: Lessons 29–32 – Circle of Control vs. Circle of No Control.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 10 — Lesson 25: Sincere Apologies.
Conceptual alignment
Circle of Control: Focusing on our own actions and making sincere amends when we make digital or offline mistakes.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 09 — Lesson 26: Lessons 33–36 – What Matters Most & Personal Principles.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Reflecting on Personal Principles in Digital Work.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 2 Alignment: Aligning online behavior with core values and character principles.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 10 — Lesson 27: Lessons 37–40 – Creating My Personal Mission Statement.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 11 — Lesson 28: Digital Trails (Updated).
Conceptual alignment
Mission Statement: Ensuring our digital footprint reflects our true leadership identity and best self.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 11 — Lesson 29: Lessons 41–44 – Living by My Personal Mission Statement.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 12 — Lesson 30: That's Private! (Updated).
Conceptual alignment
Habits 1 & 2: Protecting personal information as a non-negotiable principle.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Modules 12 & 13 — Lesson 31: Lessons 45–48 (Big Rocks) & Lessons 49–52 (Weekly Planning).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Screen-Time Balance & Big Rocks Prioritization.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 3 Alignment: Putting important life activities (family, sleep, outdoor play) before screen time.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 14 — Lesson 32: Lessons 53–56 – Getting and Staying Organized.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
AI Literacy — Lesson 33: AI or Not AI? Everyday Tech Exploration.
Conceptual alignment
Organization & Tools: Organizing digital folders and recognizing smart tools around us.
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Term 3 · January – March 2027 · Weeks 18–27
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 15 — Lesson 34: Lessons 57–60 – The 4 Disciplines of Execution (WIGs & Scoreboards).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Setting Digital Learning & Personal Goals.
Conceptual alignment
Goal Achievement: Using structured steps to achieve personal and academic Wildly Important Goals.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 16 — Lesson 35: Lessons 61–64 – Achieving My Goals & Action Steps.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Tracking Goal Progress with Digital Portfolios.
Conceptual alignment
Habits 2 & 3: Action steps and scoreboards for classroom and digital projects.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 17 — Lesson 36: Lessons 65–68 – Accountability Partners & Supportive Coaching.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
CSM Lesson 13 — Lesson 37: Who Is in Your Online Community? (Updated).
Conceptual alignment
Accountability & Safety: Identifying trusted adults and supportive partners both online and offline.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Modules 18 & 19 — Lesson 38: Lessons 69–72 – Building Character, Honesty & Trust. Lesson 39: Lessons 73–76 – Delivering Quality Work.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Digital Character & Academic Honesty.
Conceptual alignment
Building Trust: Creating quality work and giving proper credit when using digital content.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 20 — Lesson 40: Lessons 77–80 – Emotional Bank Accounts & Deposits.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Making Kindness Deposits Online & In Person.
Conceptual alignment
Relationship Building: Encouraging words and positive comments build trust in all settings.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 21 — Lesson 41: Lessons 81–84 – Thinking Win-Win & Abundance Mentality.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
AI Literacy — Lesson 42: Can Robots Be Friends? Human Connection vs. Tech.
Conceptual alignment
Empathy vs. AI: Understanding that real empathy and Emotional Bank Account deposits come from real people.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 22 — Lesson 43: Lessons 85–88 – Courage & Consideration in Class Discussions.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Respectful Digital Discourse & Collaborative Etiquette.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 4 Alignment: Balancing courage to share ideas with consideration for classmates' perspectives.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 23 — Lesson 44: Lessons 89–92 – Standing Up for Others (Upstander Leadership).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Being a Cyberbullying Upstander.
Conceptual alignment
Habits 1 & 4: Refusing to be a bystander—standing up for classmates online and on the playground.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 24 — Lesson 45: Lessons 93–96 – Empathic Listening (Eyes, Ears, Body, Heart).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Listening & Understanding Digital Communication.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 5 Alignment: Seeking first to understand through body language and full attention.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Modules 25 & 26 — Lesson 46: Lessons 97–100 – Speaking Respectfully & Feedback. Lesson 48: Lessons 101–104 – Seeking Voices From Others.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
AI Literacy — Lesson 47: Asking Smart Questions (Prompting & Wondering).
Conceptual alignment
Habit 5 & AI: Asking clear, respectful, and open-ended questions to people and learning tools.
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Term 4 · March – June 2027 · Weeks 28–36
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 27 — Lesson 49: Lessons 105–108 – Working with Others & Synergizing.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Collaborative Digital Projects.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 6 Alignment: Combining individual strengths to accomplish more together.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 28 — Lesson 50: Lessons 109–112 – Celebrating Differences & Diversity.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Appreciating Diverse Global & Classroom Perspectives.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 6: Diversity makes our classroom team stronger and more creative.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 29 — Lesson 51: Lessons 113–116 – Creating 3rd Alternatives.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
AI Literacy — Lesson 52: AI & Human Synergy: Better Together.
Conceptual alignment
Synergy & AI: Combining human heart/creativity with tech speed to create 3rd Alternative solutions.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 30 — Lesson 53: Lessons 117–120 – Daily Private Victory & Sharpen the Saw (Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit).
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Whole-Person Digital Balance & Wellness.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 7 Alignment: Balancing screen time with exercise, nature, family, and reflection.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 31 — Lesson 54: Lessons 121–124 – Persevering Through Challenges.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Productive Struggle in Coding & Tech Problem Solving.
Conceptual alignment
Perseverance: Learning from mistakes when debugging or solving tough problems.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Modules 32 & 33 — Lesson 55: Lessons 125–132 – Finding My Voice & Service Learning Project Planning.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Using Digital Tools to Share Our Class Service Project.
Conceptual alignment
The 8th Habit: Finding your voice and using technology to help others in the school/community.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 34 — Lesson 56: Lessons 133–136 – Asking Wonder Questions to Lead My Learning.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Inquiry-Based Learning & Digital Presentations.
Conceptual alignment
Habit 7 (Mind): Leading our learning by designing and answering open-ended wonder questions.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Module 35 — Lesson 57: Lessons 137–140 – Celebrating Growth across Habits 1–8.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Digital Portfolio Showcase & Leadership Celebration.
Conceptual alignment
Celebrating Success: Reflecting on personal leadership growth and digital citizenship skills.
Leader in Me (Level 2)
Year-End Leadership — Lesson 58: 2nd Grade Leadership & Digital Citizenship Pledge for 3rd Grade.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy
Preparing for 3rd Grade Technology & Leadership Responsibilities.
Conceptual alignment
Looking Ahead: Carrying proactive leadership habits into 3rd grade.
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Common Sense Media · Grade 2 Digital Citizenship
Leader in Me · Level 2 Habit Resources
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