Melody To Lead Session 1 Script

Warm-Up (3 minutes)

Teacher: “Good morning, leaders! Come on in and find your spot in our circle. I’m so happy to see each of you today.”

Teacher: “We’re going to do a fun name-and-motion greeting to get us moving. When I call your name, stand up, say ‘Hello!’ and show us a motion—like a clap or a spin. Then sit down and we’ll go to the next person. Ready?”

(Teacher starts: “Emily!” Emily stands, waves, sits. Continue until all students participate.)

Teacher: “Wonderful job, everyone! Today’s lesson is about leaders—people who help teams do great things. We’ll learn three leadership qualities through music and movement. Let’s get started!”

Guided Practice (4 minutes)

Teacher: “Please look at our first slide.” (Point to screen.) “This slide shows Today’s Goals.”

• Explore three leadership qualities
• Practice a cooperative movement game
• Sing and move to a leadership song
• Create a leadership badge

Teacher: “Our first goal is to learn three leadership qualities: Confidence, Cooperation, and Communication.”

(Advance to the “Leadership Qualities” slide.)

Teacher: “Here they are! Let’s say them together: Confidence!”
Students: “Confidence!”
Teacher: “Cooperation!”
Students: “Cooperation!”
Teacher: “Communication!”
Students: “Communication!”

Teacher: “Confidence means believing in yourself. Turn to your partner and show me what confidence looks like with your face and your body.”



Teacher: “Hands down. Who can show us confidence?” (Select 1–2 volunteers.)

Teacher: “Great! Cooperation means working together. Can someone tell me one way you cooperate with a friend?”
Student: “We share toys.”
Teacher: “Yes! Communication means sharing ideas. What’s one way you share your ideas?”
Student: “I talk to my partner!”
Teacher: “Perfect. You all already know so much about leadership.”

Movement Game: Pass the Scarf (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Time for our movement game called ‘Pass the Scarf!’ Please sit back down in our circle.”
Teacher: “I have one scarf here. We will pass it around without talking. Use your eyes and gentle gestures to ask for the scarf and to pass it on. That’s how good leaders communicate without words. Watch me first.”

(Teacher models: makes eye contact with a student, pats lap, student gently hands scarf back.)

Teacher: “Now let’s try together. Ready… go!”

(Allow students to pass the scarf around 2–3 times. Offer quiet prompts: “Use your eyes. Who’s next?”)

Teacher (after 1–2 rounds): “Fantastic teamwork! Who can tell me how we showed cooperation?”
Student: “We worked together to move the scarf!”
Teacher: “Exactly. And how did we communicate without words?”
Student: “We looked at each other and pointed!”
Teacher: “Leaders use cooperation and communication every day!”

Song & Movement Activity (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Let’s stand up with some space for our Leadership Song. We have three movements to match our qualities.”

1. Power Up (Confidence): Hands on hips, chest proud.
2. Pass the Idea (Cooperation): Pretend to hold an idea, pass it forward.
3. Signal & Share (Communication): Raise one hand and wave, like you’re sharing news.

Teacher: “Let’s learn the words together. I’ll say a line, then you repeat.”

Verse
Teacher: “Power up, stand up tall (Power up!)”
Students repeat: “Power up, stand up tall!”
Teacher: “Pass the idea, share it all (Pass the idea!)”
Students repeat: “Pass the idea, share it all!”
Teacher: “Signal and share, hear my call (Signal and share!)”
Students repeat: “Signal and share, hear my call!”

Teacher: “Great! Now we’ll sing it with music. Remember the moves.”

(Play the song audio; lead students in movements. Sing twice.)

Teacher: “Amazing energy, leaders! Your confidence, cooperation, and communication shone through.”

Cool Down & Badge Craft (3 minutes)

Teacher: “Let’s calm down and go to our tables or carpet squares. You each have a Leadership Badge Template. I want you to draw or scribble one leadership quality you practiced: confidence, cooperation, or communication.”






Teacher: “Okay, pencils down. Who would like to share their badge and tell us which quality they chose?”
(Allow 2–3 students to share.)

Reflection & Closing (2 minutes)

Teacher: “Let’s gather back in a circle. Raise your hand if you felt like a leader today!”

Teacher: “I’m so proud of you all. Tell me one way you showed leadership.”



Teacher: “Thank you, leaders! You showed confidence, cooperation, and communication beautifully. I can’t wait for Session 2—see you next time!”

Pass the Scarf Game

Description: A cooperative movement game where students practice nonverbal communication and teamwork by passing a scarf around the circle without speaking.

Materials Needed:

• 1 colorful scarf or ribbon per circle of students

Time: 5 minutes

Setup:

• Have students sit in a circle on the floor with enough space between them.
• Place one scarf in the center of the circle or hand it to one volunteer to start.

Instructions:

1. Teacher Model (1 minute)
   • Teacher holds the scarf, makes eye contact with a student, and uses a gesture (e.g., patting their lap or pointing) to invite that student to take the scarf.
   • The student receives the scarf and then uses the same type of nonverbal cue to pass it on to the next person.
2. Student Practice (3 minutes)
   • Say: “Remember, we can’t talk—good leaders use their eyes and gentle gestures to communicate. Let’s see how many times we can pass the scarf all the way around the circle! Ready… go!”
   • Circulate around the circle to offer quiet prompts if needed: “Use your eyes,” “Show me with your hand,” “Who’s next?”
   • After 1–2 full rounds, tell students to stop and sit quietly with the scarf in front of them.
3. Debrief & Reflection (1 minute)
   • Ask: “How did we show cooperation in our circle?”
     
     
     
   • Ask: “What nonverbal cues helped us communicate without talking?”
     
     
     
   • Reinforce: “These skills—cooperation and communication—are what good leaders use every day!”

Leadership Song & Dance

Description: An energetic song-and-movement game that reinforces the three leadership qualities—confidence, cooperation, and communication—through simple, memorable lyrics and actions.

Materials Needed:

• Audio playback device with the leadership song queued
• Open space for children to move safely
• Optional: Scarves or ribbons for added visual fun

Time: 5 minutes

Setup:

• Arrange a clear area where every student can see you and has room to move.
• Cue the Leadership Song audio at a moderate volume.
• Demonstrate each movement before playing the song.

Instructions:

1. Teach the Three Movements (1 minute)
   • Power Up (Confidence): Place hands on hips, lift chin, puff out chest.
   • Pass the Idea (Cooperation): Hold both hands as if cradling an idea, then extend arms forward as if passing it to a friend.
   • Signal & Share (Communication): Raise one hand high and wave gently, as though sharing big news.
2. Introduce the Lyrics (1 minute)
   Say each line and have students echo it back:
   • “Power up, stand up tall (Power up!)”
   • “Pass the idea, share it all (Pass the idea!)”
   • “Signal and share, hear my call (Signal and share!)”
3. Practice with Audio (3 minutes)
   • Play the song track and lead students through two full repetitions.
   • Prompt them: “Remember to power up with confidence, pass the idea with cooperation, and signal with communication!”
   • Encourage big, clear movements and enthusiastic singing.

Tips for Engagement:

• Model each movement with energy and a big smile—kids follow your enthusiasm.
• Use call-and-response: sing the leader’s line quietly first, then invite students to sing it loudly together.
• Sprinkle in praise: “Amazing power-up, leaders!” or “Great passing—that’s real teamwork!”
• To extend: hand small scarves to students so they can wave during the Signal & Share section.

Reflection Prompt (at close):
Ask students to stand tall and show their favorite movement one more time. Celebrate their leadership skills before transitioning to the next activity.

Session 1 Cool Down

Time: 3 minutes

Materials Needed:

• Leadership Badge Template
• Crayons or markers
• Optional: soft background music

Steps

1. Circle & Breathe (1 minute)
   • Invite students to sit back in the circle.
   • Lead three deep breaths: “Breathe in confidence… breathe out quiet.”
     
     
2. Badge Share (1 minute)
   • Ask 2–3 volunteers to show their badge and say which quality they drew and why.
   • Encourage applause or thumbs-up after each share.
3. Partner Reflection (30 seconds)
   • Turn to a neighbor and tell them one way you showed leadership today.
     
     
     
4. Closing Cheer (30 seconds)
   • On the count of three, everyone stands, raises hands, and says together: “I am a leader!”

Transition to next activity:
“Great job today, leaders! Line up quietly for dismissal or your next session.”

Melody To Lead Session 2 Script

Warm-Up & Review (3 minutes)

Teacher: “Good morning, leaders! Welcome back to Session 2 of Melody To Lead! I’m so excited to see you all again.”

Teacher: “Let’s sit in our circle. Who remembers our three leadership qualities? Say them with me!”



Students: “Confidence, Cooperation, Communication!”

Teacher: “Fantastic! Today we’ll practice these qualities by trying on different leadership roles, leading our song, and upgrading our badges. Let’s check our goals on our slide.”

Role-Card Challenge (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now I have our Leader Role Cards in this magic envelope. One at a time, you’ll draw one card and become that leader. Then you’ll show us how you lead using Confidence, Cooperation, or Communication.”

Teacher: “I’ll go first.” (Teacher draws a card.)
Teacher: “I drew Team Captain! A Team Captain uses Confidence to guide the group. I’ll say: ‘Team, stand tall and get ready to share!’ Watch me.” (Teacher models strong posture and voice.)

Teacher: “Great! [Student Name], please draw the next card.”
Student draws and teacher reads: “Helper.”
Teacher: “As a Helper, you might show Cooperation by working quietly with a friend. Show us what that looks like.”

(Student role-plays.)

Teacher: “Class, let’s give [Student Name] a thumbs-up if we saw Cooperation!”



Students: Thumbs-up!

Teacher: “Excellent! Who’s next? Let’s practice another role.”

(Continue with 4–5 volunteers. After each, prompt: “Which quality did they use?” and wait for a quick response.)

Song Echo & Lead (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now it’s time to lead our Leadership Song! We’ll pass around our talking stick. Whoever holds it is the Lead Singer.”

Teacher: “I’ll play one line of the music, then pause so our Lead Singer can say the line and show the move. The rest of us will echo.”

Teacher: “First Lead Singer, [Student Name], please come up and hold the talking stick.”

(Play audio for the first line, pause.)
Lead Singer: “Power up, stand up tall!” (Hands on hips, chest proud.)
Class: “Power up, stand up tall!”

(Play second line, pause.)
Lead Singer: “Pass the idea, share it all!” (Pretends to pass an idea.)
Class: “Pass the idea, share it all!”

(Play third line, pause.)
Lead Singer: “Signal and share, hear my call!” (Raises hand and waves.)
Class: “Signal and share, hear my call!”

Teacher: “Wonderful! Let’s rotate. [Next Student Name], you’re our Lead Singer.”

(Repeat for a second verse with a new student.)

Teacher: “Amazing leadership, everyone! You showed Confidence, Cooperation, and Communication.”

Badge Upgrade Craft (4 minutes)

Teacher: “Now let’s upgrade our badges. You have a Leadership Badge Advanced Template, crayons, and stickers.”

Teacher: “Think of one symbol or sticker for each leadership quality you showed today. Add them to your badge.”

Teacher: “Pencils and stickers down. Raise your hand when you’re finished.”

Reflection & Closing (3 minutes)

Teacher: “Let’s sit back in our circle. Who would like to share their upgraded badge and tell us one moment they showed leadership?”

(Allow 2–3 volunteers to share.)

Teacher: “Thank you for sharing! Now, let’s have our Leadership Parade. Stand up, hold your badge, and march in place: left, right, left, right!”

(Lead students in marching.)

Teacher: “On three, let’s cheer together: ‘We are leaders!’ 1… 2… 3… ‘We are leaders!’”

Teacher: “You all did an amazing job showing leadership today. I’m so proud of you! See you next time!”

Role-Card Challenge

Description: In this cooperative activity, students draw a Leader Role Card (e.g., Team Captain, Helper, Cheerleader) and demonstrate how they would lead using one of our three leadership qualities: confidence, cooperation, or communication. Peers provide positive feedback, reinforcing understanding of each quality in action.

Materials Needed:

• Leader Role Cards (printed, cut, and placed in an envelope or basket)
• A visible container (envelope, basket) for the cards

Time: 5 minutes

Setup:

• Prepare Leader Role Cards ahead of time. Each card should name a role and include a simple prompt (e.g., “Team Captain: show confidence by giving a clear direction”).
• Place cards face-down in an envelope or basket.
• Arrange students in a circle so everyone can see each demonstration.

Instructions:

1. Introduction (1 minute)
   • Explain: “Today we’ll be Leaders in different roles. When you pick a card, you’ll show us how your role uses confidence, cooperation, or communication.”
   • Model by drawing one card yourself. Read it aloud and demonstrate the leadership behavior.
2. Student Demonstrations (3 minutes)
   • Invite one student at a time to draw a card, read their role, and step into the center of the circle.
   • The student acts out the prompt on the card: for example, as Helper, they might show cooperation by quietly picking up a dropped crayon and offering it to a friend.
   • After each demonstration, the teacher asks the class:
     • “Which leadership quality did [Student Name] use?”
     
     
     
     • “How did they show that quality?”
     
     
     
   • Class responds with thumbs-up or applause, and one volunteer names the quality.
3. Wrap-Up & Reflection (1 minute)
   • After 4–5 students have had a turn, conclude: “Great work, everyone! You all showed leadership in different ways.”
   • Ask the group: “Which role was your favorite and why?”
     
     
     
   • Reinforce: “Remember, every leader—whether a Team Captain, Helper, or Cheerleader—uses confidence, cooperation, and communication!”

Extension:
If time allows, let students swap roles and try a second demonstration, or have them write or draw their favorite role on a sticky note and post it on the board.

Leadership Parade

Description: A fun, celebratory march where students showcase their leadership badges and practice confidence, cooperation, and community spirit.

Materials Needed:

• Students’ completed leadership badges
• Clear space for marching (circle or line formation)
• Upbeat background music (optional)

Time: 2–3 minutes

Steps

1. Gather & Prepare (30 seconds)
   • Invite students to stand in a circle or line, each holding their leadership badge in front.
   • If using music, start playing a lively, age-appropriate tune.
2. Leader’s Call (15 seconds)
   • Teacher says: “Leaders, stand tall! Let’s parade with pride!”
   • Model a confident posture: head up, shoulders back, badge held high.
3. March & Cheer (1 minute)
   • Students march in place or circle around: left, right, left, right.
   • Encourage big, confident steps and smiles.
   • As they move, teacher prompts:
     • “Show me your confidence—stand tall!”
     • “Wave to your friends—share your smile!”
     • “Clap together—celebrate teamwork!”
4. Community Wave (30 seconds)
   • On cue, students pause marching, raise badges high, and wave to the class.
   • Teacher leads a group wave: “Hello, leaders!”
5. Closing Cheer (15 seconds)
   • Teacher counts down: “3…2…1…”, then all shout together: “We are leaders!”
   • End with applause or high-fives (if classroom norms allow).

Reflection Prompt (Optional):
Ask students to share one word that describes how they felt during the parade (e.g., “proud,” “happy,” “strong”).

Session 2 Cool Down

Time: 3 minutes

Materials Needed:

• Students’ upgraded badges (Leadership Badge Advanced Template)
• Optional: soft, calming background music

Steps

1. Circle & Breathe (1 minute)
   • Invite students to sit in a circle and place their badges on their laps.
   • Lead three slow, deep breaths: “Breathe in cooperation… breathe out calm.”
     
     
2. Badge Reflection (1 minute)
   • Ask 2–3 volunteers to hold up their upgraded badge and share one new symbol or sticker they added and what it represents.
   • Encourage the class to give thumbs-up or soft applause after each share.
3. Partner Share (30 seconds)
   • Turn to a neighbor and tell them one way you felt like a leader today.
     
     
     
4. Closing Mantra (30 seconds)
   • Stand up, hold your badge high, and on the count of three, all say together: “Leaders grow!”

Transition:
“Great work today, leaders! Line up quietly for dismissal or your next session.”