12-Week Lesson Plan

​Week 1: Foundations of Leadership

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Active Listening 101

• Emotional Intelligence: What is Self-Awareness?

• Leadership Project: Brainstorm leadership project ideas (group discussion)
   

Week 2: First Impressions Matter

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Basics

• Emotional Intelligence: Managing First Impressions (Self-Control)

• Leadership Project: Pick project teams (small groups)
   

Week 3: Speaking with Confidence

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Public Speaking Skills (tone, volume, eye contact)

• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizing Your Emotional Triggers

• Leadership Project: Set project goals (SMART goals)
   

Week 4: Handling Difficult Conversations

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Giving Feedback Respectfully

• Emotional Intelligence: Building Empathy (Understanding Others' Feelings)

• Leadership Project: Begin early planning (assign roles in teams)
   

Week 5: Leading Yourself

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Personal Storytelling (sharing your why)

• Emotional Intelligence: Self-Motivation and Grit

• Leadership Project: Outline project timeline
   

Week 6: Persuasion and Influence

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Persuasive Speaking Techniques

• Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Resilience (bouncing back from setbacks)

• Leadership Project: Prepare materials or plans needed
   

Week 7: Team Dynamics

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: How to Communicate in a Team

• Emotional Intelligence: Reading Group Emotions and Adjusting

• Leadership Project: Practice teamwork activities (team building)
   

Week 8: Conflict Resolution

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Dealing with Conflict Calmly

• Emotional Intelligence: Managing Anger and Anxiety

• Leadership Project: Solve a mock conflict in project teams
   

Week 9: Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical

• Training Communication Mastery: How to Present Solutions

• Emotional Intelligence: Staying Positive Under Pressure

• Leadership Project: Troubleshoot any project challenges
   

Week 10: Leadership Through Service

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Talking About Why Service Matters

• Emotional Intelligence: Compassion and Leadership

• Leadership Project: Finalize project plans
   

Week 11: Practice and Polish

• Self-Protection Skills - Physical Training

• Communication Mastery: Mock Presentations and Peer Feedback

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling Criticism and Staying Open

• Leadership Project: Rehearse or prep materials for project day
   

Week 12: Leadership Project Showcase for Parents​

• Full hour used to present or execute leadership projects

• Reflection: Each student shares 1 thing they learned about leadership

• Awarded Certificate.