Fall — Habit 1: Be Proactive

September – November · Weeks 1–8

Proactive choices, device responsibility, online safety and emotional regulation.

Fall (September – November): Habit 1 — Be Proactive & Digital Safety

Week / DatesLeader in Me® Module & LessonsCommon Sense Media Integrated LessonDirect Links & ResourcesHabit
W1 (Sep 21-25)
Module 01: Being Proactive
  • L1: Stop and Think
  • L2: You are in charge of you
What Is Media?
Recognizing media tools in our daily life.
H1
W2 (Sep 28-Oct 2)
Module 01: Device Responsibility
  • L3: Taking initiative with materials
  • L4: Caring for class property
Caring for Our Devices
Practicing gentle tech handling and care.
H1
W3 (Oct 5-9)
Module 02: Weather & Moods
  • L5: Carrying your own weather
  • L6: Choosing proactive attitudes
Pause for People
Pausing tech when someone speaks to you.
H1
W4 (Oct 12-16)
Module 03: Safety & Choices
  • L7: Safe choices at school
  • L8: Trusted adults who help us
Safety in My Online Neighborhood
Basic rules for exploring online safely.
H1
W5 (Oct 19-23)
Module 04: Circle of Control
  • L9: Things I can control
  • L10: Things I cannot control
Online Safety Rules
Asking permission before clicking new links.
H1
W6 (Oct 26-30)
Module 04: Private Choices
  • L11: Personal information
  • L12: Keeping ourselves safe
Keep It Private
Protecting personal information online.
H1
W7 (Nov 2-6)
Module 06: Recognizing Emotions
  • L21: Sad, mad, happy
  • L22: Naming big feelings
How Tech Makes You Feel
Noticing our emotions during device time.
H1
W8 (Nov 9-13)
Module 06: The Pause Plan
  • L23: Pause and breathe
  • L24: Calming down strategies
Pause & Breathe Online
Managing tech frustration and delays.
H1