Leader in Me at VME

Week 1 

• Skill 1: Listen and Follow Directions- Seek First to Understand then to Be Understood 
• Skill 2 Makes Appropriate Movement Between Activities- Be Proactive 

Week 2 

• Skill 3: Organizes Self, Materials, and Belongings- Put First Things First
• Skill 4: Respects School Environment and Materials- Be Proactive 

Week 3 

• Skill 5: Works and Plays Cooperatively- Seek First to Understand then to Be Understood and Synergize 
• Skill 6: Accepts Responsibility for Choices and Actions- Be Proactive & Begin with the End in Mind 

Week 4 

• Skill 7: Can Work Independently- Be Proactive & Begin with the End in Mind
• Skill 8: Demonstrates Consistent Effort- Put First Things First & Be Proactive 

• I am a responsible person.
• I take initiative.
• I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.
• I do not blame others for my mistakes.
• I can only be offended if I choose to be.

• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I do things that have meaning and make a difference.
• I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision, and look for ways to be a good citizen.

• I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say NO to things I know I should not do.
• I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.
• I am disciplined and organized.

• I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.
• I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts.
• When conflicts arise, I look for options that work for both sides.

• I listen to other people's ideas and feelings.
• I try to see things from their viewpoints.
• I listen to others without interrupting.
• I am confident in voicing my ideas.
• I look people in the eyes when talking

• I value other people's strengths and learn from them.
• I get along well with others, even people who are different than me.
• I work well in groups.
• I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone.
• I am humble.

• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
• I spend time with family and friends.
• I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school.
• I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.