Students need to see the Habits of Mind modelled across a school by teachers, school leaders, counsellors, librarians and parents. If we want students to value the habits, we need to show that we value them our selves. How do you embed Habits of Mind across a school? Ideas may include:
Start of term assembly introducing a story, fable or current event and how the habits play a role in it
Principal’s Newsletter – explain which Habit of Mind is being focused on this term and what everyone can do to develop it in themselves
Posters, wall displays and other visual representations that show how students and staff are developing the habits
Certificates students take home and get signed off by parents whenever they show they are practicing a habit
Stickers or book marks given to students when they are demonstrating a habit
Inclusion of the Habits of Mind when report writing or target setting