Synergize’
‘Symergize is when two or more people work together to create a better Solufon that ether
‘would have thought of alone. I's not your way or my way, but a better way. Talk about the
‘equation: 1 1= 3 (or more). How is that possible? 1 person + another person = 2 ideas +
many more than either of them would have thought of alone. Synergy is takng good ideas
land making ther: beter by working together. Discussions ean focus on othr examples of
‘synersy in nature, history, IRerature, and personal experiences. For example, synergy happens.
im nature when a flock of geese heads south forthe winter. They fy In a V formation because
{due tothe upret, the enti Nock can fy farther than if each bird New alone
Younger-cild Activities
‘+ Read Chapter $ of The 7 Habits of Hoppy Kis book wth your eid and then complete
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Works for All Ages
1 With your cide, choose a problem you may have (lke cure or completing tasks).
Use the Syergy Action Panto summarize your child's Sluion snd you scttos
() Define fe probiem (2) Share your views.) Tink of solutions.) Choose the best
olution together. See you can reach a better solution {he High Way) than either of
you would have coms up wth alone
2 nite 9 “g:miute prose” where everyone drops what they are doing and pitches
into wake «team o dean the hichen, ul weds in he garden wash te dhe, sweep
‘the font parc, ete Cuting outa Smal ioc of time where everyone halos makes the work
go quater
Sf your child as siblings, ask each to identity what they think thelr brother or sisters realy
220d at, than share te lists with each other and seuss hon they cule Simei on|
Fomework, sores, laying games, spots et. If your clé does not have bls, you
can do the some execs using his or her bes end —oF you.
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