All posts by: Erin

5 Introduction Lesson Ideas for the First Days of Leadership Class

Whether you’re teaching Leadership class or advising your school’s student council, the first few back-to-school days matter a ton in setting up the rest of the year for success. There... Read More

5 Fun Lessons Ideas that Teach Leadership Skills

My favorite part of teaching Leadership class is also the most underrated: having the chance to strengthen life skills!  When else do active listening, empathy, or thinking outside the box... Read More

25 Winter School Spirit Ideas Perfect For Your Student Council

Now that the school year rhythm might be starting to feel a little too routine, it’s a great time to get your student council kids planning some fun winter spirit projects. At... Read More

13 Reflection Questions Perfect for Your Student Council Leaders

The best time to implement more intentional reflection with your student council or Leadership students is today.  Totally cheesy, but it’s true. Simply put, no matter the time of year,... Read More

7 Sanity-Saving Mid- or End-of-Year Student Council Activities 

Probably my favorite of Stephen Covey’s famous “7 habits of highly effective people” is his last one: sharpening the saw.  It comes from the analogy of being so consumed in... Read More

5 Super Easy Ideas to Bring Election Day into Your Civics Class

Regardless of if it’s a presidential, a mid-term election year, or an “off” election year, it’s essential to incorporate voting and elections into your civics or government class every single year. It... Read More

Don’t Start Planning Your Next School Assembly Without These 5 Tips

Hosting assemblies was the most stressful part of my first few years as StucCo advisor, hands down. Literally, my student leaders were on stage for the whole school to watch.... Read More

25 Perfect Fall School Spirit Student Council Ideas

Now that the school year is underway and the temperatures are (finally!) dropping, it’s a great time to get your student council kids planning some fun fall spirit projects and... Read More

First 5 Actions You Need to Take as a New Student Council Advisor

Oh, man. Where do I even start in preparing to be the new student council advisor? Whether the opportunity is one you jumped at, or it was a bit of... Read More

Best Movies to Teach Current Global Issues & Geography

If you’re teaching human or world geography, or a current issues course, a few good documentaries are essential. How they’re able to bring to life otherwise large, abstract topics is... Read More