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What students should walk away with

Chat safety 1 of 2; teach core vocabulary here.

Empathy includes attending to red-flag feelings and seeking help in online communication.

Day-by-day

1. Tuesday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 93 (20-30 min).

2. Wednesday

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

3. Thursday

   Minimum day: teach Red Flags & Chatting Online (20 min).

4. Friday

   Teach Lesson 96 (20-30 min).

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 93

  I can describe empathy and how it helps me seek to understand others.

  Open Lesson 93Opens in a new tab. District sign-in required.

• Lesson 96

  I can practice Empathic Listening.

  Open Lesson 96Opens 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

  Red Flags & Chatting Online

  Recognize red-flag feelings, set boundaries, and seek help during online chats.

  Open lessonOpens in a new tab.

No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand.
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.