Welcome to… Elementary Leadership Day

T-E-S-C-N-I Write down as many words as you can using only the letters above...  Each group go up to the board.  3 – minutes to complete the task.

Word Bank The theme of the day  Insect I - Sect - Tic - In - Sis Sit – Set Tin - Ten - Tins - Tens - Net - Sin - Tie - It - Nets Nice - Ice - Ties - Ent - Ents - Its – Is

Video Clip: A Bug’s Life Flick’s Invention

Folders Information for the day Pen to take notes with Penpal pictures Coloring sheets Worksheets  To be used throughout the day

Flick’s Invention (use worksheet) Flick did not Communicate his idea  His invention Inspiring others  Influence Getting people to listen and believe Making an impact (Princess Dot)  Size does not matter, when the idea is big Making a difference

Project: i.n.s.e.c.t. Get out your worksheets

Inspire To be a leader you must “Inspire”  Inspire those around you  Give others an opportunity to lead  Lead by example, through service  Delegation Sometimes leaders do not have the abilities that are required to get a job done.  But they do have the ability to encourage and enlist those that do.

Never quit Leaders Never Quit  Being a leader is not always easy Challenge the Process  find new ways to help people Positive changes require dedication  Beware the path of least resistance feedback  Continued improvement

Serve Serve others  Lead by example Pursue your passions  If you care about it, you do it.

Enthusiasm Enthusiastic Attitude  Make people want to be a part of your ideas There are many Negative ways to influence  Fear  Punishment  Reward  We are calling on each of you to have a positive influence on your community Do this through an enthusiastic example

Firefly

Communicate Communication is the glue of a community  As a leader you see a BIG PICTURE Communicate the vision to others  The Forms of Communication are endless Voice  Presentations  Chats with friends Writing  Letters, articles, books Action  Service

Teamwork Work with a team  Create a team of experts Coordinate the talents of each person Help members to accent their abilities  If they do their parts better and lead by example your teams influence will grow greatly

Guest Speaker Courage and Communication

Puzzle Activity (~20 minutes) One group can talk but can’t look at puzzle book One group only some can touch puzzle pieces One group can’t talk

Puzzle Group Questions (use worksheets) (5min) Which puzzle was the easiest to complete? Which puzzle was the hardest to complete? How important is it to have clear sets of instructions What types of communication were tested and demonstrated during the activity? How can you use what you have learned in this activity in your role as a student leader?

TOUR/PICTURES/LUNCH Find your Penpals  Julie will help you get into order and give you your meal ticket Get picture taken

Movie Clip: A Bug’s Life

Teamwork (get out worksheet) Delegations  No one is the master of everything No one person could build the whole bird because each material was needed  Trust Once you give someone a job you must trust them to get it done. Consensus  Come to agreement, no voting! Congratulate  Acknowledge each person’s contributions

Craft Corner: Build Your Birds Each person is the Master of one material (no one else can use it): Talk within your groups to decide who is going to pickup which material.  Tape (1ft)  Popsicle Sticks (10)  Construction Paper (2 pieces)  Markers (5 colors)  Pipe cleaners (5) Everyone must agree on the design.

Refer back to your Teamwork sheets Group Question: How does the bird building activity bring one point to life?

BRAINSTORMING (use your worksheets) Things to talk about:  Why are we doing this? What is the goal  Who do we need to talk to?  When do we want to do it? How long  Who does it affect?  Who will be involved? Make a Timeline

I.N.S.E.C.T. Ending the day as inspired young leaders

Inspire others By words, deeds, attitude.

Never quit Even when you are tired or discouraged. Someone may need your help.

Serve others Sometimes simply doing a good job is a tremendous service.

Enthusiastic attitude Service to others is most meaningful when you are positive and sincere.

Communication Communicate with your teammates and those you are helping, even if your teammates are different from you.

Teamwork Leadership requires cooperation, but that means you are never alone.

I.N.S.E.C.T. Becoming a leader is a lifelong process. Congratulations on beginning so quickly and so well.

Project: i.n.s.e.c.t. COMPLETE. What does i.n.s.e.c.t. stand for? Group Question  What is one thing that your group learned today?  How will you make it a part of your project?

Awards for Completion

Thank you for making History As part of the first Elementary Leadership Day!