What Is Leadership?

Worksheet Description

This Presidents’ Day worksheet is designed to encourage students to reflect on the concept of leadership, a quality intrinsic to the role of the president. With a caricature of George Washington at the top, symbolizing the leadership associated with the nation’s first president, the worksheet prompts young learners to consider what leadership signifies to them personally. The activity is titled simply “Leadership…” and provides a series of sentence starters related to the theme.

The worksheet has space at the top for the student to write their name, fostering a sense of ownership over their work. Below, students are asked to complete sentences that begin with phrases such as “leadership means,” “is always,” “never,” “includes,” “happens when,” “reminds me that,” “results in,” “teaches me,” “is rewarding because,” “requires,” and “is important because.” These prompts are designed to guide students in articulating their thoughts on different aspects of leadership and its impact. By completing this exercise, students can develop a deeper understanding of the qualities that define good leadership and why it is a critical component of a functioning society, especially in the context of presidential roles and responsibilities.