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What students should walk away with

Healthy-habits progression 4 of 4; use as synthesis and personal challenge.

The Daily Private Victory gives students a whole-person framework for media balance.

Day-by-day

1. Monday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 117 (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 Finding Balance in a Digital World (45 min).

4. Thursday

   Teach Lesson 119 (20-30 min).

5. Friday

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

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 117

  I can explain what it means to sharpen my body and mind.

  Open Lesson 117Opens in a new tab. District sign-in required.

• Lesson 119

  I can develop a plan to achieve the daily Private Victory.

  Open Lesson 119Opens 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

• Original Digital Citizenship45 min

  Finding Balance in a Digital World

  Create a whole-person plan for balancing digital media with important priorities.

  Open lessonOpens in a new tab.

No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.
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.