Lesson Plan:

Building Leadership Skills K-3

Lesson Outline

Sami dives into what it takes to be a great leader and how we can improve our leadership skills. By exploring the Circuit of Powers—like Positivity, Courage, and Kindness—Sami shows how everyone has the tools to inspire and guide others, starting with themselves.

Duration: 22 minutes

Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.

Learning Objectives:

– Students will understand that leadership involves helping others, setting a good example, and taking responsibility for their actions.
– Students will explore how using their personal strengths, such as courage and kindness, can help them develop leadership skills and build trust.
– Students will practice identifying and applying the qualities of good leadership, such as making good choices, listening to others, and staying positive in challenging situations.
– Students will recognize that leadership is a skill that grows through practice, patience, and the use of personal powers like honesty, expression, and motivation.

Keywords: leadership, courage, positivity, kindness, honesty, self-awareness, decision-making, growth mindset, problem-solving, responsibility, trust-building, teamwork, inclusivity, self-confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation, personal strengths, motivation, leading by example.

SEL Standards

• Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
• Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
• Having a growth mindset