Help your students grow into the confident, capable people you know they can be
In middle school, students are figuring out who they are and where they belong.
You want to help them build confidence, kindness, and connection—but it’s hard to find resources that feel age-appropriate and easy to use.
That’s where Lead4Change comes in—the #1 teacher-recommended resource for developing social-emotional and leadership skills in middle school classrooms.
- 100% free
- Easy to implement
- Designed for middle school classrooms and clubs
- Trusted by over 28,000 educators
- No prep required
Whether you need resources for one class period, one week, or a full semester…we’ve got you covered.
Lead4Change offers three flexible types of leadership resources—designed to fit your schedule and engage your students with meaningful, real-world learning.
Quick, engaging, and impactful
Our 10ers are short, interactive activities that help students recognize others, express themselves, and grow emotional intelligence—while improving classroom culture along the way.
Perfect for:
- Advisory or morning meetings
- Class warm-ups
- Sub plans or quick classroom resets
Mini lessons with maximum impact
Our week-long leadership lessons give you everything you need to explore key topics like teamwork, empathy, and goal-setting over the course of just five class periods.
Perfect for:
- Short-term units
- Flexible schedule weeks
- Clubs or camps
The Lead4Change Core Curriculum
Looking to go all in? Our 7-module leadership curriculum helps students develop leadership and life skills—then apply them through a real service project in their school or community.
Middle schoolers can also:
- Receive graduation honor cords (for 8th grade completion)
- Build real self-confidence through community impact
- Apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding through our Small Grants Program
Lead4Change is your shortcut to student impact.
Together, we’ll equip your students with the resources they need to thrive inside and outside the classroom.