Kiwanis Terrific Kids Developing leaders through character building

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Developing leaders through character building and good citizenship. Welcome Introduction Program description Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids How with this program help me? I will learn: • How to set and reach goals • How to effectively work with others • How to use good character everyday • How to be the best that I can be Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Kiwanis Volunteers A Kiwanis club sponsors this program! A Kiwanis club is a group of men and women who work to make the community a better place. Kiwanis members do things like: • Collecting food and clothing for the needy • Visiting with the elderly in nursing homes • Reading to young people Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids What is Terrific Kids? Thoughtful: Considering the feelings or needs of others Enthusiastic: Demonstrating feelings of excitement and interest Respectful: Considerate, polite, and courteous Responsible: Dependable and can be trusted Inclusive: Everyone is welcome Friendly: Kind and helpful Inquisitive: Questioning and curious—eager to learn Capable: Able to do a task or job Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids How the program works • • • Student Education Work with your classroom teacher to identify your goal. Work to achieve your goal. Keep trying. If you don’t achieve the goal on the first try, try again. Reach your goal. You are a Terrific Kid!

Kiwanis Terrific Kids What is a goal? A goal is an outcome you would like to see happen. When you identify something you want and make a plan to get what you want, this is working toward a goal. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Examples of goals • I will raise my hand during class discussion when I want to make a comment and will not blurt out my thoughts. • I will return my reading book to the shelf after reading my assigned chapters. • I will clean my desk after participating in art class. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids SMART goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-oriented Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Recognition What happens when I’m honored as a Terrific Kid recipient? • Celebrate at a special event • Receive a certificate • Have name posted on the Terrific Kids bulletin board Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Recognition What happens if I don’t achieve my Terrific Kids goal? • Talk to your teacher. • Make changes. • Keep trying. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Things to remember • You are competing with yourself, not against other students. • Recognition is based on achieving your goal. • If you don’t achieve your goal the first time, change your plan and try again. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Things to remember • Recognition is received by identifying and achieving a goal. • There are several opportunities to be recognized. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Things to remember • Kiwanis volunteers are able to help you. • Tell your family about Terrific Kids. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Selecting a goal Activity Selecting a goal Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids with a Twist! Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids with a twist It’s a way to learn about how to be Student Education Thoughtful Enthusiastic Respectful Responsible Inclusive Friendly Inquisitive Capable

Kiwanis Terrific Kids with a twist • Create a chart. • Write Terrific Kids character traits on the top. • Write all students names to the left. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids with a twist Each week a different character trait is discussed. Student Education

Kiwanis Terrific Kids with a twist Weekly schedule: Monday / Tuesday: Read a book about the character trait. Wednesday: Discuss the character trait in the book. Thursday : Ask each student to practice displaying the character trait at home. Student Education Friday: Report back to class.

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Thank you! Student Education