Lesson Plan
Piece by Piece Leadership
Students will collaborate in teams to solve a 48-piece puzzle, exercising communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills, then reflect on their roles and strategies.
This lesson builds essential leadership and teamwork skills by engaging students in a hands-on challenge that mirrors real-world problem-solving and decision-making within a group.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Puzzle Activity
30 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Piece by Piece Leadership
Warm-Up: What Makes a Leader?
Team Roles
Puzzle Activity Instructions
Reflection & Discussion
Reflection Worksheet Questions
Cool-Down & Next Steps

Worksheet

