Day 1Sep 8
Everyone Can Be a Leader
Objective: Understanding personal leadership and responsibility.
Digital citizenship: Intro to class devices & media tools
FoundationsCommon Sense Level: K
KKindergarten
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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Use the Kindergarten lesson in a brief, teacher-led format. Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.
2 Lessons / Week · School Year 2026–2027 · Start Date: September 8, 2026
Kindergarten Integrated Scope & Sequence
Leader in Me® (Habits 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Focus) + Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship
- Launch days
- 8
- Instructional weeks
- 27
- Lessons per week
- 2
- Habits in focus
- 1 · 2 · 3 · 7 · 8
Targeted Focus Rationale: This scope and sequence focuses specifically on foundational personal leadership skills (Habits 1–3: Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First) and personal growth/expression (Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, Habit 8: Find Your Voice), directly integrated with active links to Common Sense Media lessons and read-aloud literature.
Part 1: Leader in Me® First 8 Days Culture Launch
September 8 – September 17, 2026 · One leadership focus, one objective, one digital citizenship routine and one read-aloud each day.
Day 2Sep 9
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Objective: Stopping and thinking before acting.
Digital citizenship: Handling devices gently and safely
Day 3Sep 10
Habit 1: Choice & Control
Objective: Recognizing choices and consequences.
Digital citizenship: Making smart choices with screen time
Day 4Sep 11
Habit 2: Begin with End in Mind
Objective: Setting up morning & classroom routines.
Digital citizenship: Caring for Our Devices (Storage Routines)
Day 5Sep 14
Habit 2: Goal Setting
Objective: Understanding what a goal is in kindergarten.
Digital citizenship: Establishing digital learning goals
Day 6Sep 15
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Objective: Understanding work before play.
Digital citizenship: Knowing when to put technology away
Day 7Sep 16
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Objective: Taking care of mind, body, and heart.
Digital citizenship: Media balance and physical well-being
Day 8Sep 17
Habit 8: Find Your Voice
Objective: Recognizing unique talents and strengths.
Digital citizenship: Expressing ourselves safely with tech
Showing 27 of 27 instructional weeks.
September – November · Weeks 1–8
Fall — Habit 1
Proactive choices, device responsibility, online safety and emotional regulation.
Fall (September – November): Habit 1 — Be Proactive & Digital Safety
Week 1 Sep 21-25H1
Module 01: Being Proactive
- L1: Stop and Think
- L2: You are in charge of you
Common Sense Media integration
What Is Media?
Recognizing media tools in our daily life.
Week 2 Sep 28-Oct 2H1
Module 01: Device Responsibility
- L3: Taking initiative with materials
- L4: Caring for class property
Common Sense Media integration
Caring for Our Devices
Practicing gentle tech handling and care.
Week 3 Oct 5-9H1
Module 02: Weather & Moods
- L5: Carrying your own weather
- L6: Choosing proactive attitudes
Common Sense Media integration
Pause for People
Pausing tech when someone speaks to you.
Week 4 Oct 12-16H1
Module 03: Safety & Choices
- L7: Safe choices at school
- L8: Trusted adults who help us
Common Sense Media integration
Safety in My Online Neighborhood
Basic rules for exploring online safely.
Week 5 Oct 19-23H1
Module 04: Circle of Control
- L9: Things I can control
- L10: Things I cannot control
Common Sense Media integration
Online Safety Rules
Asking permission before clicking new links.
Week 6 Oct 26-30H1
Module 04: Private Choices
- L11: Personal information
- L12: Keeping ourselves safe
Common Sense Media integration
Keep It Private
Protecting personal information online.
Week 7 Nov 2-6H1
Module 06: Recognizing Emotions
- L21: Sad, mad, happy
- L22: Naming big feelings
Common Sense Media integration
How Tech Makes You Feel
Noticing our emotions during device time.
Week 8 Nov 9-13H1
Module 06: The Pause Plan
- L23: Pause and breathe
- L24: Calming down strategies
Common Sense Media integration
Pause & Breathe Online
Managing tech frustration and delays.
November – February · Weeks 9–15
Winter — Habits 2 & 3
Begin with the End in Mind and Put First Things First: goals, routines, priorities.
Winter (November – February): Habit 2 (End in Mind) & Habit 3 (First Things First)
Week 9 Nov 16-20H2
Module 09: What Matters Most
- L33: Important classroom rules
- L34: Having a plan for learning
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Storytelling
Drawing and sharing what matters to us.
Week 10 Nov 30-Dec 4H2
Module 10: Mission Statements
- L37: Our class goals
- L38: Personal learning promises
Common Sense Media integration
Class Digital Citizen Pledge
Shared guidelines for device use.
Week 11 Dec 7-11H2
Module 11: Daily Routines
- L41: Morning arrival routines
- L42: End-of-day cleanup plans
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Login Routines
Step-by-step tech check-in steps.
Week 12 Dec 14-18H3
Module 12: Priorities
- L45: Work before play
- L46: Big rocks vs little rocks
Common Sense Media integration
First Things First with Tech
Finish paper tasks before digital games.
Week 13 Jan 4-8H3
Module 13: Making Smart Choices
- L49: Good choices for learning
- L50: Staying focused on task
Common Sense Media integration
Making Safe Choices Online
Choosing safe apps vs unknown links.
Week 14 Jan 11-15H3
Module 14: Self-Discipline
- L53: Saying no to distractions
- L54: Staying in seat and on task
Common Sense Media integration
Screen Time Limits
Putting tablets away when timer rings.
Week 15 Jan 19-22H2H3
Module 15: Personal Goals
- L57: Goals help us grow
- L58: Design a personal reading goal
Common Sense Media integration
Tracking Goals Digitally
Digital charts for tracking progress.
February – June · Weeks 16–27
Spring — Habits 7 & 8
Sharpen the Saw (body, brain, heart, spirit), then Find Your Voice and showcase leadership.
Early Spring (February – April): Habit 7 — Sharpen the Saw (Wellness & Balance)
Week 16 Jan 25-29H7
Module 30: Sharpening Body
- L117: Exercise, sleep, healthy food
- L118: Physical wellness
Common Sense Media integration
Movement & Screen Breaks
Active movement after tech time.
Week 17 Feb 1-5H7
Module 30: Sharpening Brain
- L119: Learning new things
- L120: Reading and curiosity
Common Sense Media integration
Media Balance Is Important
Screen time vs outdoor play balance.
Week 18 Feb 8-12H7
Module 30: Sharpening Heart
- L121: Kindness to ourselves
- L122: Doing things that bring joy
Common Sense Media integration
Mindful Tech Use
Choosing calming activities online.
Week 19 Feb 16-19H7
Module 30: Sharpening Spirit
- L123: Quiet time and reflection
- L124: Nature and outdoors
Common Sense Media integration
Unplugging for Rest
Recognizing when our brains need a rest.
Week 20 Feb 22-26H7
Module 05: Growth Mindset
- L13: Best effort grows brain
- L14: Perseverance
Common Sense Media integration
Persisting in Games
Patience when digital tasks are hard.
Week 21 Mar 1-5H7
Module 31: Fact vs Opinion
- L121: Real vs Pretend
- L122: Checking facts
Common Sense Media integration
Is It Real or Pretend?
Distinguishing real facts from pretend stories.
Late Spring (April – June): Habit 8 — Find Your Voice & Leadership Showcase
Week 22 Mar 8-12H8
Module 32: Unique Genius
- L125: Identifying my special talents
- L126: Every child has a voice
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Voice & Expression
Recording personal drawing/voice clips.
Week 23 Mar 15-19H8
Module 32: Using Our Strengths
- L127: Helping class with my strengths
- L128: Being a leader
Common Sense Media integration
Creating Digital Artwork
Expressing ideas through tablet drawing tools.
Week 24 Mar 22-26H8
Module 33: Inspiring Others
- L129: Encouraging classmate strengths
- L130: Speaking with confidence
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Feedback & Praise
Sending positive digital stickers to peers.
Week 25 Apr 5-9H1H2H3
Module 34: Growth Reflection
- L133: Reflecting on Habits 1, 2, 3
- L134: How I have grown as a leader
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Leadership Portfolio
Reviewing year-long artifacts in digital portfolios.
Week 26 Apr 12-16H7H8
Module 35: Leadership Showcase
- L137: Preparing leadership presentations
- L138: Celebrating personal genius
Common Sense Media integration
Digital Showcase
Sharing end-of-year leadership projects digitally.
Week 27 Apr 19-23H7H8
Module 35: Summer Balance
- L139: Sharpening the saw all summer
- L140: Setting goals for 1st grade
Common Sense Media integration
Summer Tech & Wellness Plan
Creating a balanced summer routine combining screen limits and fun.
Direct Links & Resources
Every Common Sense Media lesson, guide, video and read-aloud used across the year. All links open in a new tab.
Common Sense Media lessons & resources
Digital citizenship lessons, pledges, portfolios and family guides.
- CS Lesson: Media Balance Is ImportantUsed in: Day 7, W1, W17
- CS Lesson: Device Care OverviewUsed in: W2
- CS Lesson: Pause for PeopleUsed in: W3
- CS Lesson: Safety in My Online NeighborhoodUsed in: W4
- CS Lesson: Online Safety RulesUsed in: W5
- CS Lesson: Keep It PrivateUsed in: W6
- CS Lesson: How Technology Makes You FeelUsed in: W7
- CS Lesson: Pause, Breathe, Finish UpUsed in: W8
- CS Lesson: Digital ExpressionUsed in: W9, W23
- CS Resource: Digital Citizenship PledgeUsed in: W10
- CS Lesson: Tech RoutinesUsed in: W11
- CS Lesson: Balancing Tech TimeUsed in: W12
- CS Lesson: Safe Online ChoicesUsed in: W13
- CS Lesson: Device-Free MomentsUsed in: W14
- CS Lesson: Digital Goal SettingUsed in: W15
- CS Lesson: Healthy Body & ScreensUsed in: W16
- CS Lesson: Mindful Media UseUsed in: W18
- CS Lesson: Unplugging & RestUsed in: W19
- CS Curriculum: Growth Mindset TechUsed in: W20
- CS Curriculum: K-2 Digital CitizenshipUsed in: W21
- CS Lesson: Creative VoiceUsed in: W22
- CS Lesson: Positive Online CommunicationUsed in: W24
- CS Resource: Student PortfoliosUsed in: W25
- CS Resource: Student ShowcaseUsed in: W26
- CS Guide: Family Media BalanceUsed in: W27
Read-aloud literature
Picture books paired with each habit; links open read-aloud searches.
- Book: SwimmyUsed in: Day 1
- Book: What If Everybody Did That?Used in: Day 2
- Book: Officer BuckleUsed in: Day 3
- Book: The Very Busy SpiderUsed in: Day 4
- Book: Giraffes Can't DanceUsed in: Day 5
- Book: Froggy Gets DressedUsed in: Day 6
- Book: Say Something!Used in: Day 8, W22
- Book: Alexander & the Bad DayUsed in: W5
- Book: The Color MonsterUsed in: W7
- Book: The Invisible StringUsed in: W9
- Book: The Pigeon Goes to SchoolUsed in: W11
- Book: The Little Red HenUsed in: W12
- Book: Elephant & PiggieUsed in: W13
- Book: UnpluggedUsed in: W14
- Book: The Most Magnificent ThingUsed in: W15
- Book: Have You Filled a Bucket Today?Used in: W18
- Book: Sophie Gets AngryUsed in: W19
- Book: The DotUsed in: W20
- Book: IshUsed in: W23
- Book: Try KindnessUsed in: W24
- Book: Oh, The Places You'll Go!Used in: W25
- Book: I Knew You Could!Used in: W26
Videos
Short clips for brain breaks and modeling.
- Video: Safe Device HandlingUsed in: W2
- Video: Belly Breathe (Sesame Street)Used in: W8
- Video: GoNoodle Brain BreaksUsed in: W16
Kindergarten Hub pages
The original Little Leader Hub sections.