Grade 4 LIM + Digital Citizenship

• Aug 19 (Wed): Teacher Work Day (No Students)

• Aug 21 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 12 (Lesson 45): Big Rocks vs. Little Rocks
• • CSM: Lesson 1: Personally Identifiable Information
• • Overlap: Identify private personal details (PII) as “Big Rocks” to keep safe online.

“If you could create a brand new superhero whose only power is protecting personal secrets, what would their superhero name and superpower be?”

“Big Rock, Little Rock Freeze!” Call out activities (e.g., “sharing your home address online,” “doing math homework”). Students jump for Big Rocks and freeze for Little/Risky Rocks!

• Aug 26 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 12 (Lessons 46–47): Prioritizing Time & Tasks

• Aug 28 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 13 (Lessons 49–50): Weekly Planning & Time Tracking
• • CSM: Lesson 2: Media & Our Emotions
• • Overlap: Track how screen time affects mood and plan balance into your weekly schedule.

“If you had an extra hour every day where time stood completely still, what ‘Big Rock’ activity would you spend it on?”

“Priority Race!” Teams sort daily task cards (homework, screen time, sleep, reading) into “Must Do First” vs. “May Do Later” buckets.

• Sep 2 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 14 (Lesson 54): Saying No to Distractions

• Sep 4 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 14 (Lessons 55–56): Resisting Peer Pressure
• • CSM: Lesson 3: Communicating Clearly Online
• • Overlap: Practice using clear, proactive words online when responding to peer pressure or group texts.

“What is one funny or sneaky distraction that always tries to pull your attention away when you’re working?”

“Distraction Dodgeball (Verbal)!” Teacher calls out funny distractions; students shout back their proactive “Saying No” phrase!

• Sep 9 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 06 (Lessons 21–23): Recognizing & Regulating Big Emotions

• Sep 11 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 01 / 08 (Lesson 29): Proactive Language & Responsibility
• • CSM: Lesson 4: PII: What’s the Risk Factor?
• • Overlap: Take personal responsibility for your digital footprint by evaluating privacy risks proactively.

“When you feel a strong emotion like anger or excitement, where in your body do you feel it first (e.g., stomach butterflies, clenched fists)?”

“Emotion Charades!” Students act out an emotion without words; classmates guess and share one proactive way to handle that feeling.

• Sep 16 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 32 (Lessons 125–126): Critical Thinking & Fact vs. Opinion

• Sep 18 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 03 (Lessons 9–11): Paradigms & Mindsets
• • CSM: Lesson 5: S.T.A.N.D. Up to Cyberbullying
• • Overlap: Shift paradigms from bystander to upstander when seeing mean behavior online or in class.

“What is one wild ‘fact’ you heard recently that made you stop and ask, ‘Is that actually true?’”

“Fact or Opinion Stand-Up!” Teacher reads statements from academic/reading units; students stand for facts and sit for opinions.

• Sep 23 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 15 (Lessons 57–58): Goal Achievement & WIGs

• Sep 25 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 15 (Lessons 59–60): Lead Measures & Goal Scoreboards
• • CSM: Lesson 6: S.I.F.T. for Sources
• • Overlap: Use lead measures (like double-checking sources) to hit research WIGs.

“If you could achieve one Wildly Important Goal by the end of 4th grade, what would make you feel most proud?”

“WIG Target Practice!” Students write a mini-goal on a sticky note and stick it onto a class target board.

• Sep 30 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 16 (Lessons 61–63): Tracking Goals

• Oct 2 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 17 (Lessons 65–66): Accountability Partners
• • CSM: Lesson 7: Understanding Influencers
• • Overlap: Discuss how online influencers shape opinions versus how real accountability partners support your genuine goals.

“Who is someone in your life who encourages you when you’re working on a hard goal?”

“Lead Measure Relay!” Pass a beanbag down a line by calling out small daily steps needed to reach a bigger class goal.

• Oct 7 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 07 (Lessons 25–28): The Pause Plan & Self-Regulation

• Oct 9 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 08 (Lessons 30–32): Proactive Sentence Starters
• • CSM: Lesson 8: Gone Phishing
• • Overlap: Use proactive statements when reporting suspicious online links or messages.

“What is your favorite trick to reset your brain when you feel overwhelmed—4-7-8 breathing, counting backwards, or stretching?”

“Red Light, Pause Plan!” Red Light / Green Light game where “Red Light” requires executing a 5-second Pause Plan strategy before moving again.

• Oct 14 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 09 (Lessons 33–34): Passions, Strengths, & Values

• Oct 16 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 09 (Lessons 35–36): Draft Personal Mission Statements
• • CSM: Lesson 9: Group Chat Dynamics
• • Overlap: Align group chat behaviors with your personal values and mission statement.

“What is a unique talent or skill you have that not many people in our class know about yet?”

“Talent Web!” Toss a ball of yarn to classmates while naming one positive strength or talent you notice in them.

• Oct 21 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 10 (Lessons 38–40): Living Your Mission Statement

• Oct 23 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 11 (Lessons 41–43): Vision Boards & Long-Term Goals
• • CSM: Lesson 10: Spotting Thinking Traps
• • Overlap: Avoid online thinking traps (like jumping to conclusions) when visualizing your future success.

“If your personal mission statement was a song title, what would it be called?”

“Mission Match!” Pair scenario cards with values from student mission statements.

• Oct 28 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 11 (Lesson 44): Begin with the End in Mind (Habit 2)

• Oct 30 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 30 (Lessons 117–118): Body & Mind Balance (Sharpen the Saw)
• • CSM: Lesson 11: Brain Battle Game
• • Overlap: Play the Brain Battle review game to test tech smarts while keeping body and mind energized.

“When you start a big project, do you like to draw a map first, write a list, or talk it through with a partner?”

“Backward Blueprint!” Show a finished LEGO or paper tower; teams work backward to figure out the steps to build it.

• Nov 4 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 18 (Lessons 69–70): Emotional Bank Accounts (EBA)

• Nov 6 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 18 (Lessons 71–72): Making Deposits & Compliments
• • CSM: Lesson 12: Online Tracks: What Do We Control?
• • Overlap: Leave positive digital footprints as EBA deposits for others online.

“What is one small ‘deposit’ someone made in your Emotional Bank Account this week that made you smile?”

“EBA Deposit Dash!” Students pass around sticky notes writing quick, sincere compliments to desk partners.

• Nov 11 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 19 (Lessons 73–74): Talking Straight with Kindness

• Nov 13 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 19 (Lessons 75–76): Honesty & Courage Self-Assessment
• • CSM: Lesson 13: Slicing Up Media with P.I.E.
• • Overlap: Analyze media author intent (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) to evaluate online honesty.

“How can you tell someone an honest truth without hurting their feelings?”

“Kindness Reframe!” Practice changing blunt phrases into respectful, honest feedback.

• Nov 18 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 20 (Lessons 77–78): Showing Loyalty & Standing Up for Others

• Nov 20 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 30 (Lessons 119–120): Sharpening Heart & Spirit
• • CSM: Lesson 14: Peer Pressure Online
• • Overlap: Protect your heart/spirit by resisting online peer pressure.

“What does it look like to be a loyal friend when someone isn’t around to hear what’s being said?”

“Loyalty Shield!” Role-play positive ways to defend absent classmates during rumors.

• Dec 2 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 21 (Lessons 80–81): Habit 4: Thinking Win-Win

• Dec 4 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 21 (Lessons 82–83): Identifying Wins for Both Sides
• • CSM: Lesson 15: How Online Meanness Escalates
• • Overlap: De-escalate mean online comments by seeking Win-Win resolutions.

“When you play a board game or sport, how can both teams feel like winners at the end?”

“Win-Win Scramble!” Solve minor partner dilemmas where both sides must get what they need.

• Dec 9 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 22 (Lessons 84–86): Balancing Courage & Consideration

• Dec 11 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 22 (Lessons 87–88): Win-Win Agreements
• • CSM: Lesson 16: M.E.N.D.ing Friendships
• • Overlap: Use Win-Win agreements to repair digital and offline friendships.

“Is it harder for you to show high courage or high consideration when you’re disagreeing with a friend?”

“Courage & Consideration Scale!” Rate scenarios on a 2x2 grid (Courage vs. Consideration).

• Dec 16 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 23 (Lessons 89–90): Being an Upstander

• Dec 18 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 31 (Lessons 121–122): Identifying Stress Signals
• • CSM: Lesson 17: Online Reputations & Responsibilities
• • Overlap: Manage digital stress by taking ownership of your online reputation.

“What gives you the courage to stand up for someone who is being left out?”

“Upstander Freeze-Frame!” Freeze-frame roleplay of turning a left-out situation into an included one.

• Jan 6 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 31 (Lessons 123–124): Regulating Stress Strategies

• Jan 8 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 04 (Lessons 13–14): Perseverance & Growth Mindset
• • CSM: Lesson 18: Healthy Tech Habits & Our Feelings
• • Overlap: Build growth mindset routines for healthy online screen habits.

“What is your go-to stress buster when you feel nervous before a big test or presentation?”

“Stress-Buster Toolbox!” Pass around a physical “Toolbox” where students pull out relaxation prompts to try together.

• Jan 13 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 04 (Lessons 15–16): Learning from Mistakes

• Jan 15 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 05 (Lessons 17–18): Leading My Learning

“What is a mistake you made recently that actually taught you something really cool?”

“Mistake Masterpiece!” Turn a squiggly line or mistake mark on paper into a creative drawing.

• Jan 20 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 05 (Lessons 19–20): Student-Led Assessment

• Jan 22 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 24 (Lessons 93–94): Habit 5: Empathy & Nonverbal Cues

“What is one work sample in your folder that shows how hard you’ve worked this year?”

“Peer Portfolio Share!” 3-minute speed sharing of student work portfolios.

• Jan 27 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 24 (Lessons 95–96): Understanding Community Needs

• Jan 29 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 25 (Lessons 97–98): Empathic Listening & 5 Levels of Listening

“If our 4th-grade class could fix one small problem in our school, what would it be?”

“Community Needs Brainstorm!” Group challenge to list 3 positive changes for the playground or cafeteria.

• Feb 3 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 25 (Lessons 99–100): Practicing Empathic Listening

• Feb 5 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 26 (Lessons 101–102): Respectful Speaking & “I” Messages

“What is something interesting a classmate told you recently that you remembered?”

“Echo Mirror!” Partners share a fun story and paraphrase back what they heard before switching.

• Feb 10 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 26 (Lessons 103–104): Sharing Opinions Respectfully

• Feb 12 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 27 (Lessons 105–106): Habit 6: Synergize & Celebrating Differences

“Why are ‘I statements’ easier to hear than ‘You statements’ during an argument?”

“I-Message Rewind!” Convert reactive “You” statements into proactive “I feel… because…” statements.

• Feb 17 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 27 (Lessons 107–108): Valuing Team Strengths

• Feb 19 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 28 (Lessons 109–110): Finding 3rd Alternatives

“What strength does your desk partner have that complements your own?”

“Synergy Tower!” Build the tallest index-card tower using combined team roles.

• Feb 24 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 28 (Lessons 111–112): Creative Problem-Solving

• Feb 26 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 29 (Lessons 113–114): Team Collaboration Strategies

“What is the most creative solution you’ve ever seen someone come up with for a tricky problem?”

“Rube Goldberg Idea Chain!” Chain together silly ideas to solve a simple classroom task.

• Mar 3 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 29 (Lessons 115–116): Giving Helpful Peer Feedback

• Mar 5 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 32 (Lessons 127–128): Open-Mindedness & Opinions

“What kind of feedback helps you improve your work without making you feel discouraged?”

“Praise Sandwich!” Practice giving feedback using Compliment – Suggestion – Compliment.

• Mar 10 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 33 (Lessons 129–130): Habit 8: Career Paths & Future Skills

• Mar 12 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 33 (Lessons 131–132): Passions & Strengths Connection

“If you could shadow any job for one whole day, what career would you want to try?”

“Career Clues!” Guess the profession based on 3 skill clues.

• Mar 17 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 34 (Lessons 133–134): Serving Others & Assessing Needs

• Mar 19 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 34 (Lessons 135–136): Service Project Action Plan

“What is one small act of service that can make a big difference in someone’s day?”

“Secret Agent Kindness!” Assign secret kindness missions to complete during recess.

• Mar 24 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 35 (Lesson 137): Growth Reflection (Habits 1–3)

• Mar 26 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 35 (Lesson 138): Growth Reflection (Habits 4–6)

“How have your personal time-management and organization skills grown since August?”

“Then vs. Now!” Compare August goal sheets with current achievements.

• Apr 7 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 35 (Lessons 139–140): Celebrating Leadership Growth

• Apr 9 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 31 (Review): Stress Management Refresh

“What leadership quality do you admire most in yourself right now?”

“Leadership Spotlight!” Flash a light on student desks while peers call out leadership qualities.

• Apr 14 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 15/16 (Review): WIGs Refresher

• Apr 16 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 30 (Review): Physical & Mental Wellness

“What is one spring goal you want to finish strong before 4th grade ends?”

“WIG Scoreboard Check!” Rapid update of personal goal scoreboards.

• Apr 21 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 08 (Review): Proactive Self-Talk

• Apr 23 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 22 (Review): Courage & Consideration Under Pressure

“How do you turn a negative thought into a proactive sentence?”

“Proactive Flip!” Flip negative statement cards over to reveal proactive replacements.

• Apr 28 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 25 (Review): Active Listening

• Apr 30 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 32 (Review): Critical Thinking Under Pressure

“What is the best piece of advice a classmate gave you this year?”

“Telephone Paraphrase!” Pass a positive message down the line by active paraphrasing.

• May 5 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 30 (Lessons 117–120): Mindful Breathing & Balance

• May 7 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 31 (Lessons 121–124): Regulating Stress in High-Stakes Moments

“What is one thing that instantly brings peace to your mind during testing week?”

“Mindful Breathing Circle!” Lead guided box breathing with an expanding hoberman sphere.

• May 12 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 05 (Review): Portfolio Preparation

• May 14 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 18 (Review): End-of-Year EBA Deposits

“Which piece of work in your portfolio shows the greatest improvement?”

“Portfolio Showcase!” Gallery walk of student growth work.

• May 19 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 27 (Review): Synergizing on End-of-Year Projects

• May 21 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 34 (Review): Service Learning Outcomes

“What made our class team projects successful this term?”

“Synergy Challenge!” Group marble-run build with recycled materials.

• May 26 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 09/10 (Review): Personal Mission Statements

• May 28 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 11 (Review): Envisioning 5th Grade Success

“How did your personal mission statement guide your choices this school year?”

“Mission Statement Read-Aloud!” Expressive spotlight reading of mission statements.

• Jun 2 (Wed)
• • LIM: Module 35 (Final): Year-End Leadership Reflection

• Jun 4 (Fri)
• • LIM: Module 35 (Final): 4th Grade Leadership Celebration

“What memory from our 4th-grade class will you cherish forever?”

“Leadership Awards & High-Five Tunnel!” Award personalized leadership certificates and walk through a celebratory peer tunnel!