AWSL’s Calling All Superheroes

Calling All Superheroes: An AWSL Elementary School Member Benefit

Calling All Superheroes is a fun and engaging program for elementary schools, available as a benefit for AWSL member schools. It can be used school-wide or in individual classrooms to help students grow as leaders and build a strong, positive school culture.

This program is built on the belief that every student can lead. It helps students learn about themselves, care for others, and take action to make their school a better place. It also aligns with Washington State and CASEL social-emotional learning standards and supports Tier 1 MTSS practices.

Program Highlights

• Helps students build skills in leadership, teamwork, and kindness

• Supports a positive school climate where all students feel they belong

• Designed for all students, with activities for different ages and learning styles

• Encourages student voice, confidence, and connection

• Includes tools to support family engagement at home

• Focuses on equity, access, and opportunity for every student

Lesson Design

• Short, flexible lessons (about 20 minutes) that fit into the school day

• Can be used in classrooms or as part of a school-wide effort

• Includes fun activities like discussion, movement, art, and reflection

• Comes with a teacher guide and ready-to-use resources

• Offers ideas for follow-up activities to deepen learning

Key Learning Targets

• Hope, Confidence, and Relationships

• Communication and Connection

• Listening and Understanding Others

• Group Roles and Solving Conflict

• Self-Management and Emotions

• Kindness and Empathy (Be NICE)

• Inclusion and Belonging (Everyone Plays)

• Becoming a Ridiculously Awesome ______ Grade Student