Habit #6- Synergize- I value other peoples strengths and learn from them.

Grade: 2nd Time: 20 minutes Lesson: Cooperation Materials: -The 7 Habits of Happy Kids- Sean Covey -Chubbos Pool by Betsy Lewin -Cooperation Quilt worksheet -Ballon(s)

Procedure: -Review the Habit#6 story from the 7 Habits book -Discuss what it means to synergize - Read Chubbos Pool by Betsy Lewin - Discuss the meaning of team work/cooperation - Give students the Cooperation Quilt worksheet- Read aloud each square which contains a sentence that is either an example of friends cooperating, or is not. Tell them to use red to color examples of cooperation, and but to color examples of not cooperating. -Balloon bounce- students get in a circle. They try to keep the balloon in the air and in the circle without moving their feet. Count how many times each teams balloon falls on the ground, or goes out of bounds, or someone moves their feet. The group with the least amount of mistakes wins. Point out how well students worked as a team/did not work as a team.

Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events challenges. 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.

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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

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:B1.10 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 PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior PS:A1.3 Learn the goal-setting process PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets