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 KidsSelecting a goal

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Activity

Selecting a goal

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Terrific Kids with a Twist!

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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.

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Thank you!