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

Grade: 2nd
Time: 25 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 blue to color
examples of not cooperating. Discuss.
-Balloon bounce- students get into teams, depending on class size, and 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, why, 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 and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with
diverse partners about grade 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