The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

This year we put The 7 Habits of Happy Kids in action in our classroom. This book was written for kids to introduce them to the principles in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. Through the 7 Habits, students will begin to realize that they have control over much of what happens in their lives and they can be true leaders. Their choices affect their day, their relationships, and their future. The 7 Habits empowers even the youngest students to stop and think about their choices and the different outcomes that may come with those choices. Habit 1: Be Proactive~ To Be Proactive means to take responsibilty for your choices and behaviors. Habit 1 is the key to all of the other habits. Be Proactive says," I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is watching." Here is an example of how one of our 2nd graders will choose to Be Proactive:

spiders

Did you know? Spiders are not insects,they are aracknids.spiders have up to 4  body parts.Spiders have oil on their feet.The mother layes it's eggs and wraps them up in a silk sack. Spiders live up to be 10 years.Tarantulas have been around for millions of years.Spiders have been around longer than dinosaurs and insects.        by    Teagen and Laura,Brody,Jake
                                                                                                               

Spider Fun

Learning about spiders can be so much fun and yummy too!

spiders,spiders,everywere!

I'm a black widow spider and I live all over the world but not at antartica or  in deserts.  I sometimes eat my mate by mistake.  Black widows lay 400 eggs at a time.  Black widows will eat almost anything they even
take bites of us! Thanks for reading our information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spiderflakes

We continue our study of spiders. Today we made these "spider flakes." As usual students used their creativity and elaborated on the original idea of a simple "spider flake."

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Today we read a book called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud. This author has the idea that everyone walks around carrying an "invisible bucket." You "fill" a bucket when you show love to someone, when you say or do something kind, or even just by smiling at someone. A bucket "filler" is kind and treats others with respect. You can also "dip" into a bucket and take out these good things and feelings. You are a bucket "dipper" when you make fun of someone, say mean things, or even ignore someone. A bully is a bucket "dipper." The author says,"All day long, we are either filling up or dipping into each other's buckets by what we say and do."

This year in our class we are working on becoming bucket "fillers." So, have you filled a bucket today? Click here to listen to "How Full is Your Bucket For Kids."