Share some of the powerful practices from your schools. These examples serve to inspire others! Send your examples to asherman@habitsofmindinstitute.org
We are eager to see students become more self-regulating. Many schools use the Habits of Mind as a way to remind students of the importance of controlling behaviors so that they can more successfully conduct themselves as respectful citizens of a thoughtful learning community.
The 16 Habits of Mind by Owen Murphy, VistaHS
From Author James Anderson
Restorative Justice Circles: See below for examples from Montecito Union Public Schools
- Clarity and Prevision, Data Through All Senses
- Connection to CCSS and HOM
- Create_Innovate, Wonderment and Awe Circle
- Interdependence and Continuous Learning Circle
- Listening with Empathy and Thinking Flexibly Circle
- Metacognition and Striving for Accuracy Circle Persistence and Managing Impulsivity Circle
- Posing Questions_Applying Past Knowledge Circle
- Responsible Risks, Finding Humor Circle
Habits of Mind Rollercoasters
South Fayette – 2nd grade class with the superb guidance of STEM teacher, Melissa Unger. It is a start on giving tribute to great artifacts.
Solvay Union Free School District – Student Interviews
Boulder Valley School District – Harris Cummings HoM Suitcase 2014