Leader Seeker Slides Who's the Boss?
Finding Leaders at Home and School
Let's Think!
"Who decides when it is time to go to bed?"
"Who decides when it is time to go out for recess?"
These people are called LEADERS or AUTHORITY FIGURES!
What is a Leader?
They Keep Us Safe
Leaders make rules so no one gets hurt.
They Help Us
Leaders guide us to make good choices.
They Keep Order
Leaders make sure things run smoothly.
They Are Fair
Leaders treat everyone with respect.
Leaders at Home
At home, the adults who take care of you are the leaders!
Parents & Guardians
Grandparents
Older Family Members
Rules they make:
"Eat your vegetables!"
"Hold hands when crossing the street."
"Clean up your toys."
Leaders at School
Teacher
Helps you learn and stay safe in class.
Principal
The leader of the whole school!
Cafeteria Helper
Makes sure lunch time is safe and fun.
Discussion: Why do we follow their rules?
Circle Support Chart Circle of Support
My Home & School Leaders
Name:
Date:
Instructions: In the center circle, draw a picture of yourself! In the outer circles, write the names or draw pictures of the leaders who help you at home and at school.
Center
Me
Principal
Teacher
Librarian
Parent
Grandparent
Aunt/Uncle
Why are these leaders important? Home and School Leaders Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 1
Home and School Leaders
Learning Objectives
Identify authority figures at home (parents, guardians).
Identify authority figures at school (teachers, principal).
Describe the purpose of rules made by these leaders.
Key Vocab
• Leader
• Authority
• Rules
• Support
1. The Hook (5-10 mins)
Start with the "Let's Think!" slide. Ask the questions about bedtime and recess.
Teacher Prompt: "Who decided that 8:00 PM is bedtime? Why didn't YOU decide that? What would happen if there was no set time for bed?"
2. Visual Instruction (15 mins)
Use the Leader Seeker Slides to define a "Leader". Focus on the four traits: Safety, Help, Order, Fairness.
Slide Discussion Questions:
"Why do parents make you eat vegetables?" (Help/Health)
"Why does the Principal visit our room?" (Order/Safety)
"What happens if we don't follow the Teacher's rules for the hallway?" (Safety/Order)
3. Circle Support Activity (20 mins)
Pass out the Circle Support Chart. Guide students to draw themselves in the center first. Help them brainstorm specific names of people in their lives for the outer circles.
4. Wrap Up & Exit Ticket (5 mins)
Ask students to turn to a partner and share one person from their chart and ONE reason why that person is a leader.
Differentiation & Support
For Emerging Learners:
Allow students to draw pictures exclusively. Provide a word bank of titles (Teacher, Mom, Dad, Coach) to copy.
For Advanced Learners:
Challenge students to write one specific rule each leader makes on the back of their paper.
Safety Superstar Slides Safety Superstars!
Leaders Who Keep Our Community Safe
Stop & Listen!
"If you see a flashing red light and hear a siren..."
Who is coming and what should you do?
Fire Truck
Police Car
Move Over!
Police Officers
Protect and Serve
Their Authority:
They keep people safe.
They help when someone is lost.
They make sure laws are followed.
Look for the Badge!
Firefighters
Brave Rescuers
Special Gear!
Helmet
Boots
Their Authority:
They put out fires.
They teach fire safety.
We listen during fire drills!
Crossing Guards
They use their authority to stop cars so you can cross safely!
STOP!
When they hold up the sign, everyone follows!
Look for the Neon Vest!
Uniform Match Up Worksheet Safety Match Up!
Community Safety Leaders
Name
Date
Draw a line from the Safety Leader to the Tool they use to keep us safe!
Police Officer
Firefighter
Crossing Guard
Fire Hose & Water
Bright Safety Vest
Cruiser with Lights
Why do these leaders wear special uniforms? Safety Superstars Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 2
Safety Superstars
Learning Objectives
Identify community safety leaders by their uniforms and tools.
Explain how these figures use their authority to protect people.
Practice appropriate responses to safety signals (sirens, stop signs).
Key Vocab
• Community
• Protect
• Uniform
• Badge
1. The Hook (5 mins)
Use the "Stop & Listen!" slide. Mimic a siren sound and ask students to predict who is coming.
Teacher Note: Emphasize that a siren is a direction to move over. The vehicle's lights are a sign of authority.
2. Safety Roles (15 mins)
Go through the slides for Police, Firefighters, and Crossing Guards. Focus on the Uniforms.
Discussion Points:
"Why does a Police Officer wear a badge?" (To show they are a leader we can trust)
"Why does a Crossing Guard wear a neon vest?" (So drivers see them and follow their directions)
"Who has the authority to stop traffic?" (Crossing Guards/Police)
3. Match Up Activity (20 mins)
Students complete the Uniform Match Up Worksheet. Walk around and ask students to explain why a specific tool helps that leader do their job.
Extension Idea: Dress for Safety
Invite students to stand up and "act out" putting on a heavy firefighter suit or holding a crossing guard sign. Ask: "How does wearing this uniform change how people look at you in the community?"
City Captain Slides City Captains
Who Leads Our Town?
The Big Question
The School Principal
Leads our school.
The Mayor
Leads our whole city!
"How is leading a city like leading a school?"
What Does a Mayor Do?
Makes Plans
They decide where to build parks and libraries.
Makes Rules
They help write laws that keep everyone safe.
Listens
They listen to people's ideas for the town.
Leads Others
They work with the police and fire chiefs.
Rules for Everyone
Home rules are for your family.
School rules are for students.
City laws are for EVERYONE in town!
You be the Mayor!
"If you were the Mayor, what is one NEW rule you would make for our city to help people be safe or happy?"
Discussion Time
Principal vs Mayor Comparison Worksheet Leading the Way!
Principal vs. Mayor
Name:
Instructions: Leaders help different places! Fill in the boxes below to show what a Principal and a Mayor do.
The Principal
Who do they lead?
Trace: Teachers and Students
Where do they lead?
Trace: At School
Draw a school rule:
The Mayor
Who do they lead?
Trace: Everyone in town
Where do they lead?
Trace: In the City
Draw a city law:
"How are both of these leaders the same?"
City Captains Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 3
City Captains
Learning Objectives
Compare the leadership role of a Principal to a Mayor.
Define the basic responsibilities of a Mayor (planning, rules).
Understand that city laws apply to everyone in a community.
Key Vocab
• Mayor
• Government
• Law
• Town / City
1. The Hook (5 mins)
Use the "The Big Question" slide.
Teacher Prompt: "Who is the boss of our school? Who do you think is the boss of our WHOLE town? Is it just one person or many?"
2. Mayor 101 (15 mins)
Go through the City Captain Slides. Explain that the Mayor is elected (chosen) by the people to help make decisions.
Case Study: The Park Problem
Tell a simple story: "The city has some empty grass. Some people want a playground. Some want a dog park. Who decides? The Mayor listens to everyone and helps make the plan!"
3. Principal vs. Mayor (20 mins)
Guide students through the comparison worksheet. Help them think of rules vs. laws.
School Rule: No running in the halls.
City Law: Cars must stop at red lights.
Support Strategies
Visual Support:
Show a photo of your actual local Mayor and Principal to make the concept concrete for 1st graders.
Vocabulary Help:
Allow students to use the tracing prompts on the worksheet to reinforce the specific locations (School vs. City).
True Power Slides True Power
Kind Leaders vs. Mean Bosses
Leader
VS
Bully
Think About It!
"Is a person a leader if they make you give them your lunch money?"
YES?
NO?
A Bully...
Uses Power to:
Be mean or hurtful
Scare people
Take things away
Break rules
Directions feel:
Uncomfortable
Scary
Sad
A Good Leader...
Uses Power to:
Keep everyone safe
Follow the rules
Help others
Listen to ideas
Directions feel:
Safe
Fair
Calm
Is it a Safe Direction?
"Hold your partner's hand when we cross the street."
SAFE
"Hide my toy in your backpack so the teacher doesn't see."
NOT SAFE
"Sit down and put your seatbelt on."
SAFE
Rule: If it feels scary or mean, tell a trusted adult leader!
Leader or Bully Sort Worksheet Leader or Bully?
Understanding True Authority
Student Name
Instructions: Look at each box. If the person is acting like a Kind Leader, circle it in GREEN. If they are acting like a Bully, circle it in RED.
"Please wait in line for your turn on the slide."
"Give me your pencil or I won't be your friend!"
"Let's make a rule that everyone gets to play."
"You can't sit here! We don't like you."
"Walk quietly in the hall to keep everyone safe."
"Throw his lunch in the trash! It will be funny."
The Golden Rule of Leaders
A real leader uses their power to help and protect. If a person makes you feel scared or sad on purpose, they are not acting like a true authority figure.
I will listen to leaders who keep me safe!
True Power Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 4
True Power
Learning Objectives
Distinguish between legitimate authority (leaders) and bullying.
Identify "safe" directions vs. "uncomfortable" directions.
Practice reporting harmful behavior to a trusted authority figure.
Key Vocab
• Positive Power
• Bully
• Uncomfortable
• Trusted Adult
1. The Lunch Money Question (5 mins)
Use the "Think About It!" slide. Let students debate.
Teacher Note: 1st graders might think anyone who gives a command is a "leader". Clarify that a leader must follow the rules themselves!
2. Bully vs. Leader (15 mins)
Go through slides 3 and 4. Focus on how it feels.
Simulation: The Secret Command
Ask a student to do something helpful (e.g., "Please hand out these papers"). Ask how they feel (Proud, helpful).
Describe a "bad" command (e.g., "A kid tells you to hide their trash in the desk"). Ask how they feel (Nervous, bad).
3. Sort and Circle (20 mins)
Students complete the Leader or Bully Sort Worksheet. Read the scenarios aloud for the whole class to ensure understanding.
The Safety Plan
If a student identifies a bullying behavior, teach the 3-step response:
1. Say No: Use a firm voice.
2. Go Away: Move to a safe area.
3. Tell a Leader: Report to a teacher, parent, or principal.
Gratitude Gala Slides Gratitude Gala
Honoring Our Community Leaders
A Big Thank You!
"How can we show our community leaders that we appreciate the hard work they do to keep us safe?"
Write a Card
Make a Badge
Say Thank You!
Choose Your Hero!
A Home Leader
Mom, Dad, Grandma
A School Leader
Teacher, Principal
A Safety Leader
Police, Firefighter
"You are going to make a special BADGE for them!"
Badge Recipe
1
A picture of the leader.
2
A tool they use.
3
A sentence why they help.
The Gala!
"When you finish your badge, come to the front of the class and tell us WHO you chose and WHY they are a great leader!"
Speaker's Spot
Leader Badge Project Template Leader Badge Project
Gratitude Gala Celebration
Name
Design Your Badge: Choose one leader (home, school, or community). Draw them in the big badge below! Include their name and one tool they use to help us.
Leader Type (e.g. Mayor)
Draw Leader Here
Leader Name:
Their Tool
"This leader is important because..."
Gratitude Gala Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 5
Gratitude Gala
Project Goal
Students demonstrate their understanding of authority figures by selecting a leader, identifying their role/tools, and explaining their importance through a creative project and short presentation.
Gala Prep
Projector for Slides
Crayons/Markers
Safety Pins or Tape
Certificate/Badge Template
1. Brainstorm & Selection (10 mins)
Use the "Choose Your Hero!" slide to review all the types of leaders studied.
Teacher Note: Encourage variety! Try to have a mix of home, school, and community leaders in the room.
2. Badge Design (25 mins)
Students work on the Leader Badge Project Template.
Success Criteria (1st Grade Level):
Leader's name or title is clear.
Drawing shows the leader in action.
Sentence explains how they help.
3. The Presentation (15-20 mins)
Host the "Gala". Students wear their badges (taped or pinned). Invite each student to the "Speaker's Spot" to share.
Prompt: "I made this badge for [Name/Role] because they [Action/Rule] to keep us safe."
Quick Check Checklist
Identifies a specific authority figure.
Connects authority to a positive purpose (safety/help).
Differentiates leader from personal wants.
Uses civic vocabulary (Rule, Law, Help, Safe).