2020 PRIMARY LEARNING CURVE PLANNER NAME........................................................................................................CLASS............................................
BUILDING MY BEST POSSIBLE SELF AS A YOUNG PERSON WHO MATTERS
Talking, sharing and being present in person with other people builds respectful and healthy relationships. Make the choice to look up from your phone to enjoy the great feelings you have by achieving what you set out to do side-by-side with others. Understanding and accepting that I have the choice to:
Focusing on building my best possible self by:
»u se positive I can and I will self-talk to overcome challenges to shine as a person
» looking forward to something positive every day
» l earn and practise new more difficult things to stretch and grow my abilities
» doing good to feel good and feeling good to do good
» s how that I care and value other people by being kind and forgiving
» being grateful for the good things in my life
»u se my strengths in my every thought, word and action to make a positive difference.
» not giving into myself when things don’t go my way » being hopeful and positive about my future. Acknowledgement: Sonja Lyubomirsky & Tal Ben Shahar
Strengths’ for Relationships weeks The challenge over the week for individuals and classes is to enjoy focusing their energies on creating activities which use the suggested strength to grow all members of the school community’s wellbeing. Term 1:
Gratitude – February 17th to 21st
page 29
Term 2:
Teamwork – June 1st to 5th
page 61
Term 3:
Kindness – August 17th to 21st
page 85
Term 4:
Leadership – October 26th to 30th
page 107
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves.” Leo Tolstoy 1
WHY RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS? Developing your Relationships + empathy by learning about respectful relationships.
From the beginning of time, human beings have been at their best when working cooperatively in person with others. Feel good group brain chemicals, called serotonin and oxytocin, are released when you feel that others think you matter and that they can trust you. Every week there is a respectful relationships activity to practice, to help you create and build respectful relationships. The three factors which underpin respectful and resilient relationships are: Connected – sharing and communicating equally, cooperatively and openly with others.
RELATIONSHIPS NOT RESPECTFUL
Protected – feeling emotionally and physically safe. Respected – feeling others value all of you as a person who matters. Experiencing these enables you to understand your emotions, use your character strengths, have positive coping strategies, solve problems, show empathy, manage stress and seek help. Reflect on the following and journal your thoughts:
reflect on these respectful relationships questions
RESPECTFUL
your thoughts and experiences
What are the important things which make up a respectful relationship for you?
What things do you notice when someone has power over someone else in a relationship?
How do you communicate respectfully in healthy relationships?
How have mobile phones affected the quality of your respectful relationships?
Should you find myself in unsafe relationships, what strategies could you use and who could you seek help from to keep yourself safe? Acknowledgement: Janice Atkins, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams 16
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How would you recognise if your friends and you were in unsafe relationships?
INTERVIEW WHO YOU ADMIRE Building your Relationships + empathy by interviewing someone you admire to learn about how they became the person they are, the mistakes they made and how they fixed and learnt from them. To build your best possible self, it makes sense to learn lessons from others you admire who have overcome challenges to accomplish what they set out to do. Think of a person older than you who you really admire and ask if you can interview him or her.
Interviewee's name: Interviewer: I would like to interview you because I admire you and wish to learn how you became who you are today. I admire you because
What is a time in your life when things didn’t go the way you wanted them to go and what mistakes did you make?
Did the experience ever make you feel like giving up? How did you overcome these feelings, and what positive self-talk and strengths did you use to help you?
What did you learn from these experiences?
How did these things help you to become who you are today?
End of interview: I appreciate you sharing with me how you became who you are today, thank you. What did I learn about this person I admire?
What did I learn about how to overcome challenges when things don’t go my way?
ACTION: What is one thing I will start doing in my life from now on?
Acknowledgement: Shelly Gable, Ed Diener
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” Mark Twain 17
ACCOMPLISHMENT + OPTIMISM
BOOKS READ THIS WEEK title
pages
TIME AND WELLBEING Wellbeing Goal: by learning how to make the most of your time, you will feel positive and grow your wellbeing. Is there anything worse than running out of time to get done what you need to do? To feel in control, use the Musts and Options page in this journal/planner or the Thinking Tool on the website to write down how you spend your time at home, with friends, online, enjoying exercise, sport, leisure and the outdoors. Acknowledgement: Ericsson & Anderson
Discuss with a classmate – using Musts and Options learn how you use your time. Many timewasters? ............................................................................. ............................................................................. Optimism feelings – when are times you have felt that you have loved using your time well? ............................................................................. .............................................................................
MINDFUL COLOURING
MINDFULNESS Tangled Whispers. In a group ask one member to whisper a message to another student, who then passes it on. When it has been passed on to the whole group, how different is the message?
RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS With a classmate discuss – what personal character strengths do you have which enable you to feel good to do good for others? Do these come naturally or do you have to work on and practise them?
VOCABULARY BUILDER suddenly reserve decide captain
buoys heavy whole surprise
seize hole century ancestor
delicate tourist magnet summary
NUMBER SKILLS of 36
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2, 6, 18, ________, ________, ________,
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Round off 420.2 to the nearest 1000
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12 midnight – 2
hours
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Do a table grid from the website
CHARACTER STRENGTH: Use LOVE to do FAMILY
STRENGTHS on page 130.
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WHAT WENT WELL THIS WEEK?
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7x6–2
APRIL 2020 things to do 6 monday
WEEK
7 TUESDAY
8 WEDNESDAY
9 THURSDAY
10 FRIDAY
11 SATURDAY 12 SUNDAY Communication / Comments:
Teacher:
Parent / Guardian: “To master your time is to master your life.” Alan Laekin
WELLBEING TIP
Always be Sunsmart; wear a broad-brimmed hat and protective clothing.
HOW DO YOU FEEL THIS WEEK? 43
MEANING + PURPOSE
BOOKS READ THIS WEEK title
pages
CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES Wellbeing Goal: by accepting and celebrating others’ differences, you will feel much more connected to the community you live in. Wouldn’t it be a boring world if everyone was exactly the same. When you experience something or meet someone different to what you are used to, make the effort to first understand, before you judge. Doing this as a keystone habit, will enable you to grow yourself personally, academically and culturally. Expect, accept and celebrate the beauty of difference. Acknowledgement: Covey & Fredrickson
Discuss with a classmate – when are times you have been really amazed by different experiences and people you have met? ............................................................................. ............................................................................. Purpose feeling – how could accepting and celebrating difference give you a strong purpose to strive for? ............................................................................. .............................................................................
LEADERSHIP WEEK This week have fun and make a special difference to other peoples’ lives by creating activities to use the strength LEADERSHIP to grow relationships with your family, friends and school community.
MINDFUL COLOURING VOCABULARY BUILDER darker dead amphibian amuse
appear appeared applaud April
Arctic arithmetic arrive artistic
ask Atlantic wash washable
WHAT WENT WELL THIS WEEK?
A 80km/hr train takes eight seconds to go past a man standing at the railway station. How long is the train?
Do a table grid from the website
CHARACTER STRENGTH:
Use LEADERSHIP to do LIFE’S TREASURE on page 133. www.viacharacter.org 106
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NUMBER SKILLS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 things to do 26 monday
WEEK
LEADERSHIP WEEK
27 TUESDAY
28 WEDNESDAY
29 THURSDAY
30 FRIDAY
31 SATURDAY 1 SUNDAY Communication / Comments:
Teacher:
Parent / Guardian: “Wherever you are, be there.” Jim Rohn
WELLBEING TIP
Prevent injury from exercise; have a good warmup and cool down routine.
HOW DO YOU FEEL THIS WEEK? 107
PERSONAL GROWTH
WHY THE SIX R’s LIFE HABITS?
Boosting your Engagement + mindfulness by working on developing each of the six R’s life habits in yourself.
Developing good life habits will power your efforts to build your best possible self. Reflect on how well you are growing each of the following habits in yourself using: Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
RESILIENT HABITS – mental toughness to stick at it. » handling frustration, confusion and resistance to build “all weather” habits » having “want to” and “can do” attitudes to build your best possible self. Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... RESOURCEFUL HABITS – knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. » learning how to learn and understanding your connections to the world » learning how to think and how to change the way you think. Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... REFLECTIVE HABITS – knowing yourself and being self-correcting. » being curious to learn more about what you are capable of » being self-aware of how you are progressing and what’s happening around you. Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... RELATIONSHIP HABITS – having empathy for others’ needs and feelings because they matter. » having the self-confidence to stand alone when you know you have to » valuing others, helping them to shine and appreciating their feelings. Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... RESPONSIBLE HABITS – taking ownership of what you think, say and do. » making good decisions based on what you know is the right thing to do » welcoming opportunities to explain the reasons and beliefs behind what you say and do. Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Usually
Sometimes
Not Yet
What is one thing I could start doing?.............................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Acknowledgement: Guy Claxton, Martin Seligman
“Nothing good in this life comes easy.” John Newcombe 128
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RELIABLE HABITS – confidently learning alone and sharing when learning with others. » knowing how to act respectfully at school, at home and in the community » contributing to the growth of others in trying to build their best possible selves.
PERSONAL GROWTH
BODY LANGUAGE: YOUR BEST POSSIBLE SELF AS A YOUNG PERSON Developing your Relationships + empathy by learning to read and send body language messages.
The most powerful messages you send to other people are not from what you say, but through your body language. To make sure you send the messages you really want to send to other people, a good idea is to practise the way your face looks and how you hold your body. Every day, say, Good Morning, with a bright and happy face to others, because they matter. Their mirror neurons will ensure that they will smile back at you. Reflect on your body language for each of the following: » facial expressions – smiling, friendly or sour, sad? » listening – with your heart or not interested? » gestures – confident, relaxed or tense, stiff ? » voice tones – happy, friendly or dull, boring? » eye contact – interested watching or looking away? Teachers teach well when they see positive student body language; show them you are interested. In sport be a humble winner and good loser; accept the umpire’s decision and congratulate others when they do well. In front of a mirror, practise each of different types of body language below, to gain an understanding of the messages you are sending. It is a fun activity with a group of friends to take turns role playing body language. Shrugging your shoulders
Leaning forward when sitting opposite someone
Sighing when talking to someone
Glaring at someone
Talking with a shaky, trembling voice
Talking with your arms folded
Slumping in a chair
Looking away when someone is talking to you
Looking with eyes down when talking to someone
Arms and hands open when talking to someone
Looking with tight lips and narrowed eyes
Looking with a big smile
Sitting upright on the edge of the chair
Nodding when listening to someone
Yawning when listening to someone
Taking a deep breath when talking to someone
Sitting with arms and legs slightly apart
Lowering your head when listening or talking
Waving your hand at someone
Fiddling with objects while talking
Sitting with arms and legs crossed
Pacing up and down whilst talking
Talking with a loud assertive voice
Talking gently and softly
Shaking your head when listening to someone
Staring with wide eyes at someone
Leaning back on your chair with hands on your head
Talking or listening with clenched hands
Talking or listening wringing your hands
Standing relaxed and still when talking
Avoiding eye contact with someone
Leaning against a wall when talking Acknowledgement: Fredrickson & Diener
“Most of the shadows in this life are caused by us standing in our own sunshine.” Ralph Waldo Emerson 129
STUDY SKILLS
PRESENTING AND SOLVING
Building your Accomplishment + optimism by learning how to speak correctly and solve problems.
Good speaking presentations contain four main parts. Preparing » writing what it is about in your own words » brainstorming ideas, key words and main points » creating a theme to tie your thoughts together » knowing the message you want to get across » k nowing your audience’s understanding of the issue » t hinking of questions your audience may ask you and preparing answers »d escribe what you do now to prepare for a speaking presentation: ..................................................................................... .....................................................................................
Presenting » showing the real you » using positive body language » sending the message that you want to be there » giving a clear talk about the topic » varying your voice tones Concluding » using facts to develop a conclusion » being relaxed yet assertive Practising » with friends and family » using a mirror or videoing it on your device » your body language » being yourself, no pretend images » most of all, enjoying yourself and shining Action: What is one thing I will start doing to develop thoughtful speaking presentations?
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solving PROBLEMS
Planning the process to follow: » what resources are needed to overcome hurdles? » what format will you use?
To solve problems well they need to be: » clearly understood »a pproached using logical step-by-step thinking » describe how you solve problems now: ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... An effective process is: » beginning by describing it in your own words » seeking other points of view » breaking it down into smaller tasks »b rainstorming all possible solutions; even silly ones. Use the Points of the Compass Thinking Tool to: » judge the success of each solution »c hoose the best solution or perhaps a combination
Working the plan: » logically following the plan step-by-step » asking for feedback to judge your success in solving the problem » checking your results. Action: What is one thing I will start doing to improve my approach to solving problems? ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... .....................................................................................
“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” Glinda, Wizard of Oz 146
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SPEAKING PRESENTATIONS
STUDY SKILLS MATHS TABLES
Boosting your Accomplishment + optimism by learning maths tables. To develop good number skills it is necessary to know your tables. The best way to learn them is to write out three tables each night and ask your family to test you. It’s never too late to learn them, only too early to give up.
THREES
TWOS
FOURS
1x2
=
2
1x3
=
3
1x4
=
2x2
=
4
2x3
=
6
2x4
3x2
=
6
3x3
=
9
3x4
4x2
=
8
4x3
=
12
FIVES 4
1x5
=
5
=
8
2x5
=
10
=
12
3x5
=
15
4x4
=
16
4x5
=
20
5x2
=
10
5x3
=
15
5x4
=
20
5x5
=
25
6x2
=
12
6x3
=
18
6x4
=
24
6x5
=
30 35
7x2
=
14
7x3
=
21
7x4
=
28
7x5
=
8x2
=
16
8x3
=
24
8x4
=
32
8x5
=
40
9x2
=
18
9x3
=
27
9x4
=
36
9x5
=
45
10 x 2
=
20
10 x 3
=
30
10 x 4
=
40
10 x 5
=
50
11 x 2 12 x 2
= =
22 24
11 x 3
=
33
11 x 4
=
44
11 x 5
=
55
12 x 3
=
36
12 x 4
=
48
12 x 5
=
60
SIXES
SEVENS
EIGHTS
NINES
1x6
=
6
1x7
=
7
1x8
=
8
1x9
=
9
2x6
=
12
2x7
=
14
2x8
=
16
2x9
=
18
3x6
=
18
3x7
=
21
3x8
=
24
3x9
=
27
4x6
=
24
4x7
=
28
4x8
=
32
4x9
=
36
5x6
=
30
5x7
=
35
5x8
=
40
5x9
=
45
6x6
=
36
6x7
=
42
6x8
=
48
6x9
=
54
7x6
=
42
7x7
=
49
7x8
=
56
7x9
=
63
8x6
=
48
8x7
=
56
8x8
=
64
8x9
=
72
9x6
=
54
9x7
=
63
9x8
=
72
9x9
=
81
10 x 6
=
60
10 x 7
=
70
10 x 8
=
80
10 x 9
=
90
11 x 6
=
66
11 x 7
=
77
11 x 8
=
88
11 x 9
=
99
12 x 6
=
72
12 x 7
=
84
12 x 8
=
96
12 x 9
=
108
TENS
ELEVENS
THIRTEENS
TWELVES
1 x 10
=
10
1 x 11
=
11
1 x 12
=
12
1 x 13
=
13
2 x 10
=
20
2 x 11
=
22
2 x 12
=
24
2 x 13
=
26
3 x 10
=
30
3 x 11
=
33
3 x 12
=
36
3 x 13
=
39
4 x 10
=
40
4 x 11
=
44
4 x 12
=
48
4 x 13
=
52
5 x 10
=
50
5 x 11
=
55
5 x 12
=
60
5 x 13
=
65
6 x 10
=
60
6 x 11
=
66
6 x 12
=
72
6 x 13
=
78
7 x 10
=
70
7 x 11
=
77
7 x 12
=
84
7 x 13
=
91
8 x 10
=
80
8 x 11
=
88
8 x 12
=
96
8 x 13
=
104
9 x 10
=
90
9 x 11
=
99
9 x 12
=
108
9 x 13
=
117
10 x 10
=
100
10 x 11
=
110
10 x 12
=
120
10 x 13
=
130
11 x 10
=
110
11 x 11
=
121
11 x 12
=
132
11 x 13
=
143
12 x 10
=
120
12 x 11
=
132
12 x 12
=
144
12 x 13
=
156
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller 147