Substitute plan · Grade 6 · 2026-2027
Week 39 — Jun 7-11
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Module 35: Reflection & Celebrate Growth
Last student day Thu Jun 10; 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
What students should walk away with
No new lesson; use the same reflection as the LIM celebration.
Students reflect on personal and interpersonal effectiveness across the year.
Day-by-day
Monday
Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 138 (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 139 (20-30 min).
Leader in Me lessons
Lesson 138
I can reflect on my personal effectiveness.
Lesson 139
I can reflect on my interpersonal effectiveness.
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
Final leadership + digital citizenship reflection
District transfer task - no new Common Sense lesson.
No-prep fallback (always safe)
- Post the habit on the board: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.
- 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.