"Leaders can accomplish little without understanding and engaging the qualities of the heart."
~ Daniel Goleman
Early Learning Matters is among the FIRST in Oregon to implement The Leader in Me!
The Leader in Me process helps develop the essential life skills and characteristics students need in order to thrive in the 21st century.
Preschool and Kindergarten are arguably the most important years in your child's school career. It is during this time that attitudes about self, school and relationships are forming. ELM is committed to providing children the best possible experience at an early age that will prepare them with foundational skills they will use for a lifetime.
The Leader in Me process creates a common language at ELM, built on proven principle-based leadership skills found in Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:
- Habit 1: Be Proactive® • You're in Charge
- Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind® • Have a Plan
- Habit 3: Put First Things First® • Work First, Then Play
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win® • Everyone Can Win
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® • Listen Before You Talk
- Habit 6: Synergize® • Together Is Better
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw® • Balance Feels Best
Early Learning Matters takes pride in integrating these principles in a way that is fun and developmentally appropriate for young children. It's not too early!
Learn more about The Leader in Me at www.TheLeaderinMe.org.
