Traditional Beading
W.A. Day’s Traditional Beading program helps create leaders! In November, W.A.
Day teachers, staff, and students began the Traditional Beading Program in
partnership with Kids First Family Center in Fort Macleod.
Habit 1: Be Proactive- You’re in Charge
Students at W.A. Day took the initiative to join the Traditional Beading program.
This means making sure they are responsible for attending every Tuesday in order
to finish the projects they started.
Habit 2: Begin With The End in Mind- Have a Plan
Students began their projects by creating a design on a beading template.
Students demonstrated an understanding of mathematical strategies such as
pattern making, repetition, counting, and halving numbers.
Habit 3: Put First Things First- Work First Then Play
The Traditional Beading program is at lunch time and does not interfere with
learning. Students choose to focus on school work first and then participate in our
program.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win- Everyone can Win
As a group the students learn the process and steps required to finish their
projects. They start together and move on together, they think win-win by being
patient and helping one another before moving on.
Habit 5: Seek first to understand and then to be understood- Listen before you
talk
Students practiced Habit 5 as they watched the Traditional Beading teachers
model the next steps in the process and asked questions when faced with a
challenge.
Habit 6: Synergize- Together is Better
Students from a variety of backgrounds in grades 1-5 build relationships with our
community partner (Kids First) and one another as they create synergy within the
school and community.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw- Balance Feels Best
Traditional beading allows students to spend time with friends, learn in a different
way, and help others.
… And it’s fun!
Learn more about the Leader In Me and the 7 Habits of Happy Kids:
shttp://www.theleaderinme.org/the-7-habits-for-kids