Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Parent Resources- *The information below comes from 'The Leader in Me' Parent Guide.
Sharpen the Saw means to have balance in your life. We need to have balance in our body, brain, heart, and soul. When we are balanced in our lives we are more productive.
Younger-Child Activities
1. Develop a Sharpen the Saw activity center in your home. Include arts-and-crafts supplies, learning games, puzzles, classical music, books, etc.
2. Read Chapter 7 of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids book with your child if you own the book.
3. Do a recreational family activity together
4. Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children or another worthy cause with your family
5. Discuss the ways we can Sharpen the Saw in all areas:
Sharpen the Saw means to have balance in your life. We need to have balance in our body, brain, heart, and soul. When we are balanced in our lives we are more productive.
Younger-Child Activities
1. Develop a Sharpen the Saw activity center in your home. Include arts-and-crafts supplies, learning games, puzzles, classical music, books, etc.
2. Read Chapter 7 of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids book with your child if you own the book.
3. Do a recreational family activity together
4. Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children or another worthy cause with your family
5. Discuss the ways we can Sharpen the Saw in all areas:
- Body: play sports, swim, eat healthy, etc.
- Brain: read, do homework, watch educational television, etc.
- Heart: spend time with family, write a note to a friend, start a gratitude journal, etc.
- Soul: meditate, attend religious services, write in a journal, listen to uplifting music, etc.
Primary-Age Children's Reading List, Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
- Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson
- Me, I Am! by Jack Prelutshy
- The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van
- Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen by DyAnne DiSalvo Ryan
- The New Kid on the Block by Jack Prelutsky
- A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
- The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla