TKTransitional Kindergarten

Why this reinforces the habit

The Common Sense lesson becomes the real-world practice for proactive, safe, responsible choices.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Use the lesson scenarios, then ask: “What is in my Circle of Control, and what proactive choice can I make?”

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Sort picture cards into proactive/not proactive choices; practice caring for a classroom device.

Suggested Student Evidence

Proactive choice card or privacy/safety check; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 1 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 2NovemberCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Begin With the End in Mind

I know what I want my work—and my digital footprint—to show.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

What Is a Digital Footprint?

Why this reinforces the habit

Students connect purpose, audience, reputation, and project success criteria before they click, post, or build.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Before students share or create, have them name the purpose, audience, and desired impact.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Draw what you want your work and choices to say about you; share the plan before beginning.

Suggested Student Evidence

End-in-mind plan, mission statement, or digital-footprint promise; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 2 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 3DecemberCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Put First Things First

I do the important thinking first and use technology with a purpose.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Saying Goodbye to Tech

Why this reinforces the habit

Attention, distraction, and healthy device routines are direct applications of prioritization and Big Rocks.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Identify the Big Rock first, decide when technology helps, and name when it should be set aside.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Use a first/then picture sequence and practice pausing or putting technology away.

Suggested Student Evidence

Priority plan, first/then sequence, or purposeful-tech schedule; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 3 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 4FebruaryCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Think Win-Win

I make choices that are kind, fair, and safe for everyone.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Choosing Kindness

Why this reinforces the habit

Kindness, inclusion, conflict repair, and responsible online behavior give students a concrete Win-Win context.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Use a digital scenario to identify each person’s needs and design a fair, kind, safe response.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Role-play a kind, fair solution that helps both people.

Suggested Student Evidence

Win-Win agreement, repair plan, or inclusive-design checklist; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 4 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 5MarchCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

I listen, look for evidence, and check before I respond or believe.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Fact or Fiction?

Why this reinforces the habit

Listening and perspective-taking pair naturally with checking sources, claims, and AI-generated information.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Require students to restate another perspective, then identify the evidence they used before responding.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Listen to a partner, retell what was heard, and decide whether a statement is fact or pretend.

Suggested Student Evidence

Listening stem, source check, or claim-evidence reflection; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 5 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 6AprilCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Synergize

I combine strengths and ideas to create something better together.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Standing Up for Others

Why this reinforces the habit

Connected communities, collaboration, shared responsibility, and team creation make Synergy visible.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Assign complementary roles, combine ideas, and have students explain how the final product improved through teamwork.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Complete a screen-free coding path in pairs and name how both ideas helped.

Suggested Student Evidence

Team roles, collaboration log, or shared project reflection; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 6 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 7MayCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Sharpen the Saw

I balance technology with learning, movement, relationships, creativity, and rest.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Why We Pause for People (Updated)

Why this reinforces the habit

Healthy technology habits and media balance are direct applications of whole-person renewal.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Have students notice how technology affects body, brain, heart, and spirit, then choose one healthy adjustment.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Create a simple body-brain-heart-spirit balance wheel with one screen-free choice.

Suggested Student Evidence

Healthy-tech balance plan or build-break-reflect log; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 7 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.

Teacher Prep / Time-Saver

Use the Kindergarten lesson with a TK adaptation (10–15 minutes, visuals, movement, role-play). Replace one LIM block—do not add a separate lesson.

Habit 8MayCommon Sense: K (adapted)

Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs

I use my strengths and original voice to create and help others.

Est. Time:15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Estimated Time

15–20 minutes · fits one existing 15-min leadership block

Leader in Me connection3 min
Common Sense lesson7–8 min
No-tech / guided application3–5 min
Reflection · student evidence2 min

Integrated inside our Leader in Me instructional time — not an add-on.

Common Sense Media Lesson

Beyond the Avatar

Why this reinforces the habit

Digital identity, authorship, attribution, and purposeful creation let students practice voice with responsibility.

Integrated Teacher Move

Use visuals, movement, and role-play. Ask students to create for a real audience, explain what is original, and credit every source or tool that helped.

AI / imagi or No-Tech Application

Share an original drawing, story, or movement and tell how it could help or inspire someone.

Suggested Student Evidence

Original artifact, credits/creation record, and voice reflection; drawing/role-play plus one oral sentence

Cold Spring AI Boundary

No independent AI. Teacher may model a bounded, purposeful tool; student work stays oral, hands-on, drawn, or screen-free.

Application Resource

Cold Spring TK–6 Progression

Leader in Me Resource

Habit 8 resource (member login required)

Authorized member login may be required.