Today I was privileged to attend Rosamond Elementary's "Leader in Me" program. The students are learning the "7 Habits" Franklin Covey Education
I was so impressed with a panel of 1st through 6th grade students answering questions off the cuff and then asking us questions! Wow!
The 2nd graders were writing and creating art about being "Proactive". Their self portraits were priceless and there was no hesitation about going to the front of the class and using the mic.
The 4th grade students had completed some projects involving their classmates in fundraising for UNICEF and the Heifer Project, and a run/race on a cold St. Patrick's day. One young man even shared his unsuccessful attempts without getting discouraged. They all started with planning, carried out their plan and then documented their results! Great success and impressive work for ten year olds.
All the students are keeping "Data Folders" containing their test scores (even the bad ones) to document both their successes and their struggles. It was inspiring to learn what they were most proud of and sharing favorite books we have read. We agreed that it is hard to "Put first things first" when you are reading a great book. One young lady who moved here from Ukraine has learned English and is already reading on a 2nd grade level. She has really inspired other students in her class and her teacher.
Just a word about those unsung heroes - their teachers. They accomplished all this while teaching all the academic curriculum, learning new Common Core curriculum and testing, testing, testing. Excellent job Rosamond teachers and students!
My suggestion...have the Rosamond Students challenge the State Legislature to put the 7 habits into action in government. Now that could make a difference!!!
I was so impressed with a panel of 1st through 6th grade students answering questions off the cuff and then asking us questions! Wow!
The 2nd graders were writing and creating art about being "Proactive". Their self portraits were priceless and there was no hesitation about going to the front of the class and using the mic.
The 4th grade students had completed some projects involving their classmates in fundraising for UNICEF and the Heifer Project, and a run/race on a cold St. Patrick's day. One young man even shared his unsuccessful attempts without getting discouraged. They all started with planning, carried out their plan and then documented their results! Great success and impressive work for ten year olds.
All the students are keeping "Data Folders" containing their test scores (even the bad ones) to document both their successes and their struggles. It was inspiring to learn what they were most proud of and sharing favorite books we have read. We agreed that it is hard to "Put first things first" when you are reading a great book. One young lady who moved here from Ukraine has learned English and is already reading on a 2nd grade level. She has really inspired other students in her class and her teacher.
Just a word about those unsung heroes - their teachers. They accomplished all this while teaching all the academic curriculum, learning new Common Core curriculum and testing, testing, testing. Excellent job Rosamond teachers and students!
My suggestion...have the Rosamond Students challenge the State Legislature to put the 7 habits into action in government. Now that could make a difference!!!
- Be proactive "You're in charge"
- Begin with the end in mind "Have a plan"
- Put first things first "Work first then play"
- Thing win-win "Everyone can win"
- Seek first to understand, then to be understood "Listen before you talk"
- Synergize "Together is better"
- Sharpen the saw "Balance feels best"
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