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HELPING GIRLS STAND CONFIDENT TODAY. SO THEY LEAD TOMORROW
SheStands empowers elementary school girls with the confidence, character, and life skills they need to thrive.
Through engaging workshops for families and educators, we reinforce healthy self-esteem, emotional resilience, leadership, and strong decision-making skills beyond the home.
WHY SHE STANDS WORKSHOPS ?
Elementary school is where confidence is either built… or quietly broken.
She Stands exists to strengthen girls during these critical years. Through dynamic, age-appropriate workshops, we partner with families and educators to equip young girls with the character, courage, and emotional tools they need to thrive in school, friendships, and life.
THIS IS MORE THAN ENRICHMENT.
IT'S EARLY INTERVENTION.
IT'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
IT'S CONFIDENCE BUILT ON SUBSTANCE.
WHAT YOUR DAUGHTER WILL LEARN
SHE STANDS 6 SESSIONS OUTLINE
Each session builds on the last, developing awareness, assertiveness, and foundational self-defense skills in a safe, all-female, school-based environment.
SESSION 1
Confidence & Awareness
Introduce basic awareness and build confidence through body language and voice.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Mirror Me — Students mirror each other's movements to build focus and presence.
Activity :
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Discuss what confidence feels like and how our posture and voice help us feel safe.
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Safe vs. Unsafe Scenarios — Call out simple situations and have kids respond with thumbs up (safe) or thumbs down (unsafe).
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Practice using strong voices saying “Stop!”, “No, thank you!” with steps back.
Cool-Down/Reflection :
Share one thing students feel confident doing today.
SESSION 3
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Build skills for noticing surroundings and thinking ahead.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Observation Walk — Have kids walk around a space and then recall details they saw (colors, objects).
Activity :
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Discuss noticing exits, people, and changes in environment.
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Awareness Relay — Set up cones or markers; as students move, call out things to watch for
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Talk about why being aware helps us stay safe.
Cool-Down/Reflection :
Describe something new they noticed during the drill.
SESSION 5
SAFE MOVEMENTS & SPACE CONTROL
Teach basic movement patterns that support safety.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Shadow Steps — Practice stepping back, turning away, and moving to open space.
Activity :
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Step-Back Challenge — Call out situations where kids practice stepping back and saying a
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Practice simple “come to safety” steps (move toward a group, exit, or trusted adult).
Cool-Down/Reflection :
Students reflect on how movement can help them stay safe.
SESSION 2
PERSONAL SPACE & BOUNDARIES
Teach respect for personal space and setting boundaries with words and posture.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Boundary Circle — Students take turns stepping forward and naming a personal boundary.
Activity :
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Talk about personal space — how close feels comfortable vs uncomfortable.
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Freeze Dance Boundary Drill — When music stops, freeze and show a boundary stance (feet
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Practice role-play: politely ask a classmate to stop if they’re in your space.
Cool-Down/Reflection :
Students explain why boundaries are important for feeling safe.
SESSION 4
USING YOUR VOICE
Empower students to use their voice and identify trusted adults.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Voice Game — Students practice saying safety phrases loudly and clearly
Activity :
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Talk about who trusted adults are at school, home, and in the community.
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Role-Play Help Scenarios — Practice asking a trusted adult for help when needed.
Cool-Down/Reflection :
Pair share one adult they feel safe asking for help.
SESSION 6
REVIEW & CERTIFICATES
Review all skills and celebrate progress.
OBJECTIVE
Warm-Up : Skill Stations — Rotate through short stations :
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Awareness challenges
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Voice boundary practice
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Trusted adult identification
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Safe movement activity
Activity : Confidence Circle — Each student shares one skill they feel proud of.
Wrap-Up :
Give students a certificate of participation and a handout summarizing what they learned.
Frequently asked questions
FOR PARENTS & PRINCIPALS