Kiwanis Terrific KidsDeveloping leaders through character building and good citizenship.
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Welcome
Introduction
Program description
Kiwanis Terrific KidsHow with this program help me?
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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 KidsKiwanis Volunteers
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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 KidsWhat is Terrific Kids?
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Thoughtful: Considering the feelings or needs of othersEnthusiastic: Demonstrating feelings of excitement and
interestRespectful: Considerate, polite, and courteousResponsible: Dependable and can be trustedInclusive: Everyone is welcomeFriendly: Kind and helpfulInquisitive: Questioning and curious—eager to learnCapable: Able to do a task or job
Kiwanis Terrific KidsHow the program works
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• 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 KidsWhat is a goal?
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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 KidsExamples of goals
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• 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 KidsSMART goals
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Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-oriented
Kiwanis Terrific KidsRecognition
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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 KidsRecognition
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What happens if I don’t achieve my Terrific Kids goal?
•Talk to your teacher.•Make changes.•Keep trying.
Kiwanis Terrific KidsThings to remember
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• 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 KidsThings to remember
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• Recognition is received by identifying and achieving a goal.
• There are several opportunities to be recognized.
Kiwanis Terrific KidsThings to remember
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•Kiwanis volunteers are able to help you.
•Tell your family about Terrific Kids.
Kiwanis Terrific Kids
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It’s a way to learn about how to be
ThoughtfulEnthusiasticRespectfulResponsibleInclusiveFriendlyInquisitiveCapable
Terrific Kids with a twist
Kiwanis Terrific KidsTerrific Kids with a twist
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•Create a chart.
•Write Terrific Kids character traits on the top.
•Write all students names to the left.
Kiwanis Terrific KidsTerrific Kids with a twist
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Each week a different character trait is discussed.
Kiwanis Terrific KidsTerrific Kids with a twist
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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 charactertrait at home.
Friday:Report back to class.