About This Activity
Description
For Girls in Grades 4–7
SPARK is more than just a class—it's a space where girls can grow into their most confident, connected, and courageous selves. Designed specifically for girls entering grades 4 through 7, SPARK helps them develop the social-emotional tools they need to thrive in friendships, navigate tricky peer dynamics, and handle real-life challenges with clarity and confidence.
Through interactive activities, engaging discussions, and role-playing, participants will:
Practice speaking up in uncomfortable situations with empathy and confidence
Learn strategies for managing conflict and solving problems with peers
Explore how to stay true to themselves in the face of peer pressure
Build emotional awareness and self-regulation skills
Strengthen connections with others through kindness, communication, and mutual respect
SPARK is a supportive, fun, and empowering environment where girls can be themselves, try new skills, and leave with tools they’ll carry into the school year and beyond.
Instructor: Julie Schultz (ALIGN)
Bringing 22 years of school counseling experience in Chicago, I focus on developing resilience in students from preschool to 8th grade through accessible strategies. Collaborating with parents, educators, and therapists, I offer a blend of professional insight and personal experience as a mother of three to emphasize resilience's crucial role in children's growth. My expertise covers behavioral health, school climate leadership, case management, and enhancing socialemotional skills, emphasizing problem-solving, selfadvocacy, and anger management.
Grades
4th - 7th
Location
The Community House
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