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What students should walk away with

Conflict progression 1 of 2.

Finding a 3rd Alternative helps students generate responses that reduce harm rather than intensify it.

Day-by-day

1. Monday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 109 (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 De-escalating Online Harm (20 min).

4. Thursday

   Teach Lesson 112 (20-30 min).

5. Friday

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

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 109

  I can explain the relationship between creativity, imagination, and finding a 3rd Alternative.

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• Lesson 112

  I can design creative 3rd Alternatives to a situation in my life.

  Open Lesson 112Opens 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

  De-escalating Online Harm

  Choose responses that reduce rather than intensify online conflict.

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No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 6: Synergize.
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.