Who Are We Lesson Plan Who Are We?
Building a Foundation for Leadership Excellence
50 Minutes
Why It Matters
Building a strong foundation of understanding and trust is crucial for effective teamwork and leadership development. When students appreciate each other's unique qualities, they collaborate more effectively and leverage diverse perspectives.
Audience
6th Grade Leadership Students
Materials Needed
Warm Up Handout
Getting to Know Each Other Slides
Human Bingo Activity Sheets
Leadership Superpower Worksheet
Charades Prompts & Hat/Bowl
Preparation
Review: Familiarize yourself with all generated materials including the slide deck and activity sheets.
Print: Ensure one copy of "My Leadership Superpower" and "Human Bingo" per student.
Setup: Cut the Leadership Charades prompts and place them in a hat or bowl.
Instructional Sequence
10m
Introduction & Warm Up
Begin with a welcoming statement. Introduce the purpose: building a strong leadership team through mutual understanding.
Lead the Two Truths and a Lie activity. Each student shares three facts; the class identifies the lie.
15m
Slides & Human Bingo
Display the slide deck. Discuss what makes a great leader.
Facilitate Human Bingo . Students mingle to find classmates matching descriptions. Encourage conversation over just signing names!
15m
Superpower Reflection
Distribute the Leadership Superpower worksheet. Students reflect on their unique strengths and how they contribute to the team.
10m
Leadership Charades & Wrap Up
Divide into two teams for Leadership Charades . Act out leadership traits like "empathy" or "organization."
Conclude by reiterating that every student is a vital part of the leadership team.
Getting to Know Each Other Slides Who Are We?
Our Leadership Team!
"Discovering our journey, one strength at a time."
Notes: Welcome students and introduce the goal: building a strong leadership team by getting to know one another.
Why Are We Here?
We're here to grow as leaders, work together, and make a positive impact!
To do that, we need to understand each other.
Notes: Explain that this group will lead initiatives and represent their peers. A strong team starts with knowing each other.
What Makes a Great Leader?
"Take a moment to think: What qualities or actions make someone a great leader?"
Discussion?
Qualities?
Actions?
Notes: Ask students to share initial thoughts. Jot key ideas on the board. This slide sets the stage for thinking about leadership qualities.
Our Collective Strengths
Every leader brings something special to the table. What are your unique "superpowers"?
Today, we'll discover what makes each of us amazing!
Notes: Explain that everyone brings unique strengths to a team. This lesson will help them identify their own and others'.
Activity
Human Bingo!
Time to get moving and discover cool things about your classmates!
Find people who fit the descriptions on your bingo card and get them to sign it!
Notes: Introduce Human Bingo. Explain it's a fun way to find out new things. Encourage them to mingle and chat.
Uncovering Your Superpower
?
What are you really good at? What makes you stand out?
Let's reflect on our unique leadership strengths.
Notes: Transition to reflecting on personal strengths. Explain that understanding their own strengths is key to effective leadership.
Game Time
Leadership Charades!
Ready for some acting and guessing?
Let's play Charades, but with a leadership twist!
Notes: Explain the final game, emphasizing teamwork and recognizing leadership actions. Fun, active way to reinforce concepts.
You Are All Leaders!
Every single one of you has valuable strengths and ideas.
Together, we are a powerful team ready to make a difference!
Notes: Conclude by reiterating individual contributions and team strength. Encourage continued relationship building.
Two Truths and a Lie Warm Up Warm Up: Two Truths and a Lie
Finding the facts, spotting the fiction.
Objective
To encourage sharing fun facts, build community, and practice active listening among leadership team members.
How to Play
1
Each person will share three statements about themselves with the group.
2
Two of the statements must be True.
3
One of the statements must be a Lie.
4
After a student shares, the rest of the group will vote on which statement they think is the lie.
5
The "speaker" then reveals the truth!
Example Round
• "I have a pet turtle named Speedy."
• "I once swam with dolphins."
• "My favorite food is broccoli."
Can you guess which one is the lie?
Quick Brainstorming Human Bingo Activity Human Bingo
Leadership Community Edition
Name: ____________________
Date: _____________________
How to Play:
Mingle and find classmates who match the descriptions below.
Ask them to sign their name in the matching box.
Each person can only sign ONE box on your card!
Get 5 in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) and shout BINGO!
Has a birthday in the summer
Plays a musical instrument
Loves to read fantasy books
Has traveled to another country
Has a pet (not a fish!)
Can speak more than one language
Is the oldest sibling
Plays a sport
Has a hidden talent
Loves to draw or paint
Is good at public speaking
Enjoys helping others
FREE LEADERSHIP SPACE
Has volunteered before
Wants to make a difference
Favorite color is blue
Likes to solve puzzles
Is a great listener
Has a positive attitude
Enjoys working in teams
Is good at organizing things
Likes to tell jokes
Is a problem-solver
Has a strong sense of fairness
Always tries their best
Leadership Superpower Worksheet My Leadership Superpower
Identifying Your Unique Strengths
Every leader brings a unique "superpower" to the team. Think about what you are truly good at—whether it's listening, organizing, encouraging others, or speaking up. Use the prompts below to reflect on your strengths.
Name
Date
1 What is your Leadership Superpower?
What is something you are really good at? (e.g., listening, organizing, encouraging, problem-solving, etc.)
2 How does this Superpower help you as a leader?
Think about a time you used this strength to help a group or handle a situation.
3 How can you use your Superpower to help our team?
How will your unique strength make our leadership group better?
4 Classmate Superpower Spotting
Name one superpower you noticed in a classmate today and how it could help our group.
Leadership Charades Game Leadership Charades
Action-Based Team Building Game
Teacher Instructions
Setup: Cut the prompt slips below and place them in a hat, bowl, or small box.
Teams: Divide the class into two equal teams (Team Alpha and Team Bravo).
Gameplay: One person picks a slip and acts out the leadership trait/action without speaking. Their team has 60 seconds to guess.
Scoring: 1 point for a correct guess. Teams alternate turns.
Print & Cut Slips
Active Listening
Giving Encouragement
Brainstorming Ideas
Resolving a Conflict
Organizing a Project
Motivating the Team
Being a Role Model
Making a Decision
Taking Initiative
Helping a Friend
Celebrating Success
Showing Fairness
Challenge: If the team guesses within 30 seconds, they get a bonus "Leadership Point"!