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

I seek out other peoples ideas because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. 1st grade Lesson: cooperation Time: 20 minutes Materials: A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams Puzzle pieces (out of different color construction paper) Lesson: Review Habit 6- synergize Read A Chair For My Mother Discuss teamwork and cooperation Split the class into teams by giving them different pieces of the puzzle pieces. Students are on teams based off the color puzzle piece they have. Observe the teamwork you see around the room as teams try to build their puzzle Discuss which teams had good teamwork and what things you saw that would help other teams increase their teamwork. Common Core:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners aboutgrade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1b Build on others talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1c Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

ASCA Standards: PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs PS:A1.3 Learn the goal-setting process PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles