Substitute plan · Grade 6 · 2026-2027
Week 17 — Dec 14-18
The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Module 17: Accountability Partners
Winter break begins Dec. 21, 2026 and runs through Jan. 1, 2027.
What students should walk away with
Healthy-habits progression 3 of 4; carry forward the same habit goal.
Accountability partners help students implement and sustain a positive technology habit.
Day-by-day
Monday
Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 65 (20-30 min).
Tuesday
Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.
Wednesday
Minimum day: teach Building Healthy Tech Habits: Part 2 (20 min).
Thursday
Teach Lesson 68 (20-30 min).
Friday
Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).
Leader in Me lessons
Lesson 65
I can identify how an effective Accountability Partner session should look, sound, and feel.
Lesson 68
I can apply the three steps of an effective Accountability Partner session.
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
Building Healthy Tech Habits: Part 2
Create, practice, and track a realistic healthy technology habit.
No-prep fallback (always safe)
- Post the habit on the board: The 4 Disciplines of Execution.
- Ask: "Where did you see this habit this week — at school or online?"
- Students write a 5-sentence journal response and share one example with a partner.
- Close with three volunteers sharing out; collect journals for the teacher.