Substitute plan · Grade 6 · 2026-2027
Week 33 — Apr 26-30
8th Habit: Find Your Voice
Module 33: My Voice and Career Exploration
What students should walk away with
No new lesson; portfolio evidence replaces a separate assessment.
Students connect voice, strengths, future pathways, and responsible AI use.
Day-by-day
Monday
Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 129 (20-30 min).
Tuesday
Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.
Wednesday
Minimum day: short habit check-in and journal (15 min).
Thursday
Teach Lesson 132 (20-30 min).
Friday
Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).
Leader in Me lessons
Lesson 129
I can describe my talents and passions to help me identify my voice.
Lesson 132
I can determine next steps for career exploration.
Leader in Me links require the classroom teacher's district sign-in. If the substitute cannot sign in, use the discussion fallback below.
Transfer task
Digital footprint and AI portfolio audit
District transfer task - no new Common Sense lesson.
No-prep fallback (always safe)
- Post the habit on the board: 8th Habit: Find Your Voice.
- 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.