Building Champions

A fun-filled game plan to help boys of upper elementary and middle-school age build trust, respect, and peer connections, Building Champions covers the topics boys most want and need to become better friends, classmates, and citizens. Numerous hands-on and interactive experiences maintain group members’ interest and allow them to practice targeted skills while learning.

Eight group lessons cover the following topics:

Introduction to Building Champions

Breaking a Sweat (Goal Setting)

In the Huddle (Integrity and Respect)

Hands In (Relationships)

Game Time (Leadership and Teamwork)

Sitting on the Bench (Self-Control)

The Last Play (Confidence)

Shake Hands, Game Over (Being a Good Sport)

A CD included with the book provides reproducible items, including lesson exit slips, student handouts, and program organization and progress tracking forms.