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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In February Argillite Elementary is reviewing Habit 3: Put First Things First® & Habit 4:
Think Win-Win®. Please help us by reinforcing these habits at home. Ask your child to share
what they have learned about the 7 Habits to help them be successful leaders!
Habit 3: Put First Things First
I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I
should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and
organized.
Expect your child to use words and phrases like prioritize, most important,
responsibility, “Put First Things First,” and planning in his/her conversations this week.
You can encourage your child to be a leader by using some of this language
at home. Books for young children that reinforce Habit 3:
•The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey
• G i n g e r b r e a d B a b y by Jan Brett
•Sam Who Never Forgets by Eve Rice
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others
want. When conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution.
Expect your child to use words and phrases like “Think Win-Win,” sharing,
“everyone wins,” and “being happy for others” in his/her conversations this
week. You can encourage your child to be a leader by using some of this
language at home. Books for young children that reinforce Habit 4:
• T h e 7 H a b i t s o f H a p p y K i d s by Sean Covey
• P e t e r ’ s C h a i r by Ezra Jack Keats
•Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni
Check out www.TheLeaderInMe.org for fun ways to bring the 7 Habits home.
Check off two fun 7 Habits activities each week as your family completes them. If your student returns this
form with all activities completed and signed by the end of February they will earn a special treat!
Make a
family
schedule for
the week.
Spend time
on things that
are most
important.
At dinner,
share with
your family a
goal you have
set at school.
Discuss
family roles.
What are the
important
things each
person must
do in their
role this
week?
List examples
of important
vs. less
important
ideas. (e.g.
homework
vs. video
games)
Explain to
your family
what it means
to have a
Win-Win
attitude.
Everyone is
special!
Celebrate and
share the
strengths of
each person
in your
family!
It takes
courage to
express your
ideas.
Practice
sharing your
ideas about a
decision with
your family.
Name some
common
reasons that
keep people
from creating
a Win-Win
agreement.
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