# Follow the Leader: The Art of Leadership and Followership Welcome! In this session, we're going to explore what it means to be a leader and a follower. Through our game, you'll experience both roles and discover how each contributes to a successful team. ## Game Overview - **Game Name:** Leadership Dynamics Game - **Session Duration:** 20 minutes - **Grade Level:** 5th Grade You can read more about the game structure here: [Leadership Dynamics Game](#leadership-dynamics-game) ## How to Play 1. **Taking Turns:** Each student will have a chance to be the leader. When you're a leader, you decide the actions or movements the group will follow. When you're a follower, your job is to carefully observe and mimic the leader’s actions. 2. **Leadership Scenarios:** The teacher will provide different scenarios. For example: - *Scenario 1:* Imagine you are on a treasure hunt. As a leader, decide which path to take and describe it clearly to your followers.

- *Scenario 2:* Pretend you're organizing a dance routine. As a leader, suggest simple moves, and as a follower, try to match the rhythm and sequence.

3. **Reflection:** After each round, we'll come together as a group to answer some discussion questions: - What was it like to be a leader? How did you feel making decisions? - What did you learn about following instructions? - Which role do you think is more challenging and why?

## Responsibilities and Role Tips - **Leaders:** Be clear with your instructions. Remember, everyone needs to understand your plan to follow. - **Followers:** Pay good attention and stay engaged. Try to pick up on the leader’s cues and mimic them as best as you can. ## Follow-up Discussion After the game, the teacher will ask reflective questions such as: - How did you communicate with your teammates? - What strategies helped make the group work effectively? - In what ways did both leadership and followership contribute to a successful activity? ## Ready to Play? Let's start our game and have fun while learning about the art of leadership and followership! Get ready to lead and follow with confidence and creativity. Happy playing!

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Follow the Leader: The Art of Leadership and Followership

Jasmine Taylor