Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 32

Leading by Example

Leading by example means showing others how to behave through your own actions rather than telling them what to do. When you act with integrity, kindness, and responsibility, others notice and are often inspired to do the same. Your everyday choices send a message — make it a positive one.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain what it means to lead by example
2Describe how everyday actions influence the behavior of others
3Distinguish between leading by example and bossing others around
4Commit to a specific leading-by-example action

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