Kindergarten Integrated Scope & Sequence

Leader in Me® · Common Sense Media · 2026–2027

Spring — Habits 7 & 8

February – June · Weeks 16–27

Sharpen the Saw (body, brain, heart, spirit), then Find Your Voice and showcase leadership.

Early Spring (February – April): Habit 7 — Sharpen the Saw (Wellness & Balance)

Week / DatesLeader in Me® Module & LessonsCommon Sense Media Integrated LessonDirect Links & ResourcesHabit
W16 (Jan 25-29)
Module 30: Sharpening Body
  • • L117: Exercise, sleep, healthy food
  • • L118: Physical wellness
Movement & Screen Breaks
Active movement after tech time.
H7
W17 (Feb 1-5)
Module 30: Sharpening Brain
  • • L119: Learning new things
  • • L120: Reading and curiosity
Media Balance Is Important
Screen time vs outdoor play balance.
H7
W18 (Feb 8-12)
Module 30: Sharpening Heart
  • • L121: Kindness to ourselves
  • • L122: Doing things that bring joy
Mindful Tech Use
Choosing calming activities online.
H7
W19 (Feb 16-19)
Module 30: Sharpening Spirit
  • • L123: Quiet time and reflection
  • • L124: Nature and outdoors
Unplugging for Rest
Recognizing when our brains need a rest.
H7
W20 (Feb 22-26)
Module 05: Growth Mindset
  • • L13: Best effort grows brain
  • • L14: Perseverance
Persisting in Games
Patience when digital tasks are hard.
H7
W21 (Mar 1-5)
Module 31: Fact vs Opinion
  • • L121: Real vs Pretend
  • • L122: Checking facts
Is It Real or Pretend?
Distinguishing real facts from pretend stories.
H7

Late Spring (April – June): Habit 8 — Find Your Voice & Leadership Showcase

Week / DatesLeader in Me® Module & LessonsCommon Sense Media Integrated LessonDirect Links & ResourcesHabit
W22 (Mar 8-12)
Module 32: Unique Genius
  • • L125: Identifying my special talents
  • • L126: Every child has a voice
Digital Voice & Expression
Recording personal drawing/voice clips.
H8
W23 (Mar 15-19)
Module 32: Using Our Strengths
  • • L127: Helping class with my strengths
  • • L128: Being a leader
Creating Digital Artwork
Expressing ideas through tablet drawing tools.
H8
W24 (Mar 22-26)
Module 33: Inspiring Others
  • • L129: Encouraging classmate strengths
  • • L130: Speaking with confidence
Digital Feedback & Praise
Sending positive digital stickers to peers.
H8
W25 (Apr 5-9)
Module 34: Growth Reflection
  • • L133: Reflecting on Habits 1, 2, 3
  • • L134: How I have grown as a leader
Digital Leadership Portfolio
Reviewing year-long artifacts in digital portfolios.
H1H2H3
W26 (Apr 12-16)
Module 35: Leadership Showcase
  • • L137: Preparing leadership presentations
  • • L138: Celebrating personal genius
Digital Showcase
Sharing end-of-year leadership projects digitally.
H7H8
W27 (Apr 19-23)
Module 35: Summer Balance
  • • L139: Sharpening the saw all summer
  • • L140: Setting goals for 1st grade
Summer Tech & Wellness Plan
Creating a balanced summer routine combining screen limits and fun.
H7H8