YOUR CIRCLE, YOUR CHOICES, YOUR FUTURE
Your voice matters. Your choices have an impact.
Friendships. Peer pressure. Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Growing up brings decisions that aren’t always easy.
This six-session program gives students space to explore those moments and practice skills they can use in school, in relationships, and in their communities.
Curricula developed for grades 4–5 and 6–8. Educator review and pilot preparation underway for 2027.
LEADERSHIP STARTS IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS
Including someone. Setting a boundary. Asking for help. Taking responsibility after a mistake.
Through discussion, realistic scenarios, and hands-on activities, students will practice:
Speaking clearly, listening, and disagreeing respectfully.
Recognizing peer influence and making thoughtful choices.
Setting boundaries and finding trusted support.
Taking responsibility and exploring ways to make things right.
Working together to contribute to their school or community.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
UPPER ELEMENTARY | GRADES 4–5
Six sessions of approximately 40 minutes each.
Guided choices, relatable examples, and collaborative activities introduce belonging, communication, boundaries, and responsibility.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | GRADES 6–8
Six sessions of approximately 75 minutes each.
Students explore peer influence, practice decision-making, navigate disagreement, and plan a manageable school or community contribution.
Scheduling and delivery arrangements are discussed with each host.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
A group chat starts making fun of another student. Someone asks you to join in.
What could you say? What might happen next? Who could help?
Students consider their options, discuss possible consequences, and practice a response. Younger students receive guided choices; middle school students explore the pressures that can make a decision difficult.
EXPLORE THE SIX SESSIONS
ELEMENTARY
BELONGING, CHOICES, AND CONTRIBUTION
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Recognize strengths and practice including others.
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Pause, consider options, and choose a next step.
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Speak clearly, listen with care, and disagree respectfully.
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Recognize pressure, express limits, and identify trusted adults.
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Own mistakes and explore ways to make things right.
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Plan a small, positive contribution.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
VOICE, INFLUENCE, AND ACTION
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My Voice: Recognize strengths and express ideas respectfully.
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My Circle: Explore supportive relationships, peer influence, and boundaries.
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My Choices: Consider options, consequences, and sources of support.
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Working Together: Navigate disagreement and share responsibility.
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Our Contribution: Plan a manageable school or community project.
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Our Next Steps: Reflect on learning and identify ways to keep contributing.
OUR APPROACH
Sessions respect different experiences and ways of participating, with clear expectations and adult supervision. Activities use fictional scenarios; personal sharing is always optional.
Before delivery, BEH and the host will confirm accessibility needs, required permissions, and procedures for supporting student concerns.
HOSTING A PILOT
Bring the program to your students. Help shape what comes next.
Schools, youth groups, and community organizations are welcome to inquire.
BEH provides: A facilitator, session plans, student materials, and pilot coordination.
Hosts provide: A student group, suitable space, and a designated adult who remains present. Hosts also coordinate scheduling, family communication, permissions, and student support.
Together, we’ll confirm group size, delivery details, responsibilities, and any costs or funding before launch. Student and host feedback will guide improvements.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS
What are they navigating? What would you like them to practice?
Share your organization, students’ grade levels, approximate group size, and preferred timing. You don’t need every detail settled to start a conversation.
Or email blackemberhouse@gmail.com.