Substitute plan · Grade 6 · 2026-2027
Week 21 — Jan 25-29
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Module 21: Abundance Mindset
What students should walk away with
Identity progression 3 of 3; use as synthesis, not a new unit.
An abundance mindset supports authentic identity rather than comparison or scarcity-driven performance.
Day-by-day
Monday
Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 81 (20-30 min).
Tuesday
Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.
Wednesday
Minimum day: teach Who Are You Online? (45 min).
Thursday
Teach Lesson 84 (20-30 min).
Friday
Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).
Leader in Me lessons
Lesson 81
I can recognize the impact of an Abundance Mentality and a Scarcity Mentality on my mood.
Lesson 84
I can identify and explain a scenario that illustrates an Abundance Mentality rather than a Scarcity Mentality.
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
- Original Digital Citizenship45 min
Who Are You Online?
Reflect on online identity, authenticity, and how others perceive digital choices.
No-prep fallback (always safe)
- Post the habit on the board: Habit 4: Think Win-Win.
- 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.