Be proactive. Begin with the end in mind. Synergize. These are just a few strategies outlined in Sean Covey's ground-breaking best-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. With a series of five character development workshops based on the book, scholars discuss conflict resolution, stress management, health, communication skills, and body image. They complete worksheets, take personality quizzes, and learn how to build healthy relationships as they work through the comprehensive resource. 

Concepts

social-emotional learning, character development, stress management, conflict resolution, positive thinking, relationship skills, active listening, communication, healthy eating, healthy habits

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have partners act out the listening role-plays in front of the class
• Ask small groups to share their go-to strategies for stress reduction 

Classroom Considerations

• Designed for seventh graders but can be adapted for all adolescent-aged children 

Pros

• Effectively organized with handouts, graphics, a comprehensive appendix, and step-by-step instructions for workshop facilitation
• Each workshop includes suggested follow-up activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a