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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids How with this program help me? Student Education 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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Kiwanis Volunteers Student Education 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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids What is Terrific Kids? Student Education 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

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? Student Education 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.

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Examples of goals Student Education 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.

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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Recognition Student Education 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

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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Things to remember Student Education 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.

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

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

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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Student Education Terrific Kids with a Twist!

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

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

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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Terrific Kids with a twist Student Education 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. Friday: Report back to class.

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Student Education Thank you!