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What students should walk away with

Identity progression 2 of 3; build on the footprint lesson rather than restarting.

A personal mission statement helps students present themselves online with purpose and authenticity.

Day-by-day

1. Monday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 41 (20-30 min).

2. Tuesday

   Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.

3. Wednesday

   Minimum day: teach Your Curated Self (20 min).

4. Thursday

   Teach Lesson 44 (20-30 min).

5. Friday

   Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 41

  I can explain how discovering what is important to me will help me write a personal mission statement.

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• Lesson 44

  I can summarize how my personal mission statement can help me make important decisions.

  Open Lesson 44Opens in a new tab. District sign-in required.

Leader in Me links require the classroom teacher's district sign-in. If the substitute cannot sign in, use the discussion fallback below.

Digital lesson

• Digital Literacy & Well-Being20 min

  Your Curated Self

  Analyze how people intentionally shape how others see them online.

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No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind.
2. Ask: "Where did you see this habit this week — at school or online?"
3. Students write a 5-sentence journal response and share one example with a partner.
4. Close with three volunteers sharing out; collect journals for the teacher.