Resources

The (Incomplete) Guide

TORCH's (Incomplete) Guide to Leadership Development & Impact

Leadership Videos

"How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek

A compelling talk on how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust, and change.

"The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Useful for leaders to understand the importance of diverse narratives.

"Leading with Emotional Courage" by Peter Bregman

Discusses how to lead effectively by engaging one’s emotions.

"Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" by Liz Wiseman

A summary video that encapsulates the key concepts of the book.

For Parents

Teaching Children Leadership Skills – The Why and How | Leadership DepotIf children are the world’s future, how do we help them develop into the best, most effective leaders they can be? Teaching children leadership skills involves having them...

Methods for Developing Children's Leadership Abilities, Presented at the Mission Grit in CharlotteNo predetermined path may be followed to teach kids leadership qualities. Instead, professionals agree that the most effective method is to lead by example and create an environment that encourages the development of leadership skills through applying such abilities in real situations.Sign up for Summer CampsCamps are a catalyst for children's leadership skills. They educate children on the significance of social leadership through games, discussions, role-playing, and other activities. In addit

How to Teach Leadership Skills to Kids: A Step by Step Guide for Parenting - Montessori AcademyLeadership skills are qualities and behaviors that a person needs to be a good leader. Developing leadership skills in children can be done in various ways.

For Educators

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Teach Starter

Offers engaging leadership activities tailored for elementary students, emphasizing social and emotional learning.

These resources help parents guide their children in understanding leadership qualities and developing them through practical exercises and classroom posters that highlight essential leadership traits.

Learn more at Teach Starter.

Leadership and Service Learning Curriculum: Developed by Learning to Give

This set of resources offers lesson plans that integrate leadership and philanthropy education.

Educators can find specific projects and activities designed to teach students about community service and leadership roles through practical applications.

Learning to Give Lesson Plans

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)Find resources to help students manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions—creating the healthiest school culture possible.

The Leader in Me Program

This program helps schools incorporate leadership lessons into their K-12 curriculum.

Based on Stephen Covey’s "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," the program provides frameworks and materials for educators to help students develop leadership skills.

Resource Link: Leader in Me

Character.org

Offers a wide range of tools and frameworks to help schools implement character education that encompasses ethical and leadership qualities.

Their practical strategies are aimed at building respectful and responsible student leaders.

Resource Link: Character.org

World's Largest Lesson

Offers animated films and downloadable educational resources that introduce children to the Sustainable Development Goals.

These resources include lesson plans and project ideas that can be incorporated into school curricula to engage students in global and local issues of sustainability. World's Largest Lesson

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Eco-Schools Program

An international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action on sustainable development education issues.

It provides a framework to help embed these principles into the heart of school life. Schools can follow a simple seven-step process which helps them to address a variety of environmental themes, ranging from litter and waste to healthy living and biodiversity.

Project Learning Tree

Offers environmental education programs that provide teachers and other educators with tools to bring the environment into the classroom and students into the environment.

Topics range from forests, wildlife, water, and community sustainability.

NatureBridge

Provides hands-on environmental science programs for children and teens.

Their programs take place in national parks across the U.S. and are designed to teach young people about the science behind key environmental issues while inspiring them to become environmental stewards.

Growth Mindset | LearnStorm | Khan AcademyThe LearnStorm growth mindset activities are fun and age appropriate, providing a structured way for students to explore the science behind the idea that "You can learn anything.” Along the way they’ll earn special badges and contribute to their overall class progress in LearnStorm. The activities were developed in partnership with PERTS, a Stanford center that builds on the research done by Carol Dweck.

Global change | AP®︎/College Environmental science | Khan AcademyWhat does it mean for climate change to be human-driven? In this unit, we'll explore the impacts that human activities have had on our atmosphere and oceans. We'll learn about processes such as ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, and ocean acidification and examine their effects on Earth's biodiversity.

Earth and society | Khan AcademyEarth provides us with so much: resources, beauty, and a home. But our relationship isn't always smooth sailing. From natural hazards to climate change, this unit will examine the complicated ways in which humans and Earth interact.

Welcome to Financial Literacy | Life skills | Khan AcademyFinancial literacy is one of the most important skills you can develop in your life, but it can often be daunting and overwhelming. That's why we're thrilled to offer this course, which breaks everything down into manageable, easy-to-understand topics. We look forward to helping you take control of your financial future!

Social media literacy | Life skills | Khan Academy

College admissions | Life skills | Khan AcademyNavigate college admissions like a pro with Khan Academy's evolving resource! Inside, find advice that is relevant for all college applicants in addition to portions tailored for high potential students who are worried about whether they can afford higher education.

Careers | Life skills | Khan AcademyAre you wondering how to land your dream job or negotiate your salary? Finding answers to questions like these can be hard, but we’re here to help. We ask real people in real jobs how they make it all work in our new video series about careers.

Entrepreneurship | Life skills | Khan AcademyPersonal lessons and insights from accomplished entrepreneurs are the basis of this interview series produced by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Khan Academy.

The Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Offers sustainable lesson plans and activities for K-12 classrooms, which include topics on energy, waste, water, ecosystems, and more, designed to foster a sustainable mindset in young learners.