Leading with Kindness: Early Childhood Leadership Lesson
An inspiring lesson plan for young leaders focusing on kindness, helpfulness, and social-emotional learning activities for kids.
Leading with Kindness
If I Were a Leader!
Lesson Week: 01/12/26
Word of the Day:
LEADER
Someone who helps and guides others.
Warm Up: Leader Says!
Stand Up!
Listen Carefully!
Do what the leader says!
What makes a GOOD leader?
Being LOUD?
Being HELPFUL?
Who are Leaders we know?
Teachers
Parents
Coaches
If YOU were the leader today...
What is one KIND thing you would do?
Make a giant playground? Give everyone a snack? Help a friend?
Activity: Draw Your Leader Portrait
1. Draw YOURSELF as a leader!
2. What are you wearing? (A crown? A cape?)
3. Who are you helping?
Writing Time: The Promise
If I were a leader, I would _____________.
This would make things better because _____________.
Think About It...
How does your leadership make your friends feel?
What ONE problem can you fix with kindness?
Future Leaders Showcase
Stand up and show us your Big Idea!
Exit Ticket: Stick with it!
On your sticky note...
“To be a leader today, I will help by...”
You are ALL Leaders!
Great Job Today!
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