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The Sister Circle International presents

GLOW: Girls Leading Our World

A six-session mentorship and empowerment program that helps elementary and middle school girls build confidence, emotional wellness, leadership skills and personal agency.

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About the program

Helping girls find their glow, and lead with it.

GLOW, short for Girls Leading Our World, is The Sister Circle’s mentorship and empowerment program for elementary and middle school girls. Through interactive sessions, mentorship circles and guided reflection, girls gain the inner tools they need to lead in their schools, homes and communities.

Each monthly session is designed to inspire, equip and empower girls to grow in self-esteem, leadership and mental wellness, inside a safe, supportive and enriching space where positive messages become everyday habits.

Who it serves

Elementary and middle school girls

Format

Six monthly sessions, plus a bonus session on life online

How girls learn

Interactive lessons, mentorship circles and guided reflection

Framework

Aligned with social-emotional learning (SEL)

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A note from our founder

“With your partnership, we can ensure that these girls not only hear positive messages but are also immersed in safe, supportive and enriching environments that help them become the confident, capable young women they are destined to be.”

Leah Hill McNair Executive Director & Founder, The Sister Circle International

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How a session works

Every session follows the same rhythm

Girls know what to expect each month, which makes it easier to open up, take part and practice what they learn.

  1. Welcome Circle An icebreaker that opens the circle and sets a safe, positive tone.
  2. Mini Lesson A facilitator-led conversation on the month’s topic.
  3. Hands-on Activity Glow Shields, role-play, feelings wheels, vision boards and more.
  4. Reflection Journal A guided prompt that helps each girl put her thoughts into words.
  5. GLOW Challenge One small action to practice during the week, so the lesson goes home with her.

The curriculum

Six months to find her glow

GLOW meets once a month for six months. Each session pairs a core topic with hands-on activities, guided reflection and a GLOW Challenge to carry home, plus a bonus session on social media and digital wellness.

Month 1

I Am GLOW

Identity, self-worth & confidence

Help girls discover their unique identity, build confidence and recognize the strengths they already carry within them.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle & Confidence Icebreaker: each girl shares her name and one word that describes something she is proud of about herself.
  • Mini lesson, Discovering Your Inner Glow: a discussion about identity and the unique gifts, talents and strengths every girl has.
  • Glow Shield creation: girls design personal shields that represent their strengths, talents, dreams and values.
  • Journal prompt: “Three things that make me strong are…”
  • Affirmation Circle: girls share their Glow Shields and the group offers positive affirmations.
  • GLOW Challenge: say your Glow Shield affirmations in the mirror every morning this week.

Month 2

Kindness Is Power

Healthy relationships, bullying awareness & conflict resolution

Teach girls how to build positive friendships, recognize and respond to bullying, resolve conflict respectfully and practice empathy.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle & Compliment Chain: girls pass a compliment around the circle.
  • Mini lesson, Understanding Healthy Friendships: empathy, respect and communication.
  • Friendship role-play: girls act out common peer-conflict and bullying scenarios and practice healthy, confident responses.
  • Journal prompt: “How do I want my friends to feel when they are around me?”
  • Kindness Wall: girls create a visual wall of everyday acts of kindness.
  • GLOW Challenge: perform one act of kindness this week.

Month 3

Polished & Proud

Confidence, communication & personal presence

Help girls build confidence through respectful communication, posture and personal presence.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle & Confidence Walk: girls practice walking with posture and purpose.
  • First Impressions Matter: how body language, eye contact and tone shape how people perceive us.
  • Introduction practice: girls practice introducing themselves with confidence.
  • Journal prompt: “What does confidence look like to me?”
  • Etiquette Challenge game: girls talk through real-life etiquette situations and respectful responses.
  • GLOW Challenge: practice one confidence skill this week.

Month 4

My Mind Matters

Mental health, emotional wellness & coping skills

Teach girls how to recognize emotions, manage stress and practice healthy coping strategies.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle & Mood Check-In: girls name their current mood using colors or emojis.
  • Mini lesson, Understanding Our Emotions: how emotions influence behavior.
  • Feelings Wheel: girls create visual charts of emotions and coping strategies.
  • Journal prompt: “When I feel overwhelmed, something that helps me is…”
  • Guided mindfulness: breathing techniques and visualization.
  • GLOW Challenge: practice one calming strategy during the week.

Month 5

My Voice Matters

Self-advocacy, personal safety & decision-making

Help girls learn how to speak up for themselves, set boundaries and make safe decisions.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle & Voice Exercise: girls practice speaking a confident statement out loud.
  • Mini lesson, Understanding Personal Boundaries: safe and unsafe situations, and why it matters to trust your voice.
  • Speak Up practice: girls rehearse saying no, asking for help and advocating for themselves.
  • Journal prompt: “One time I felt brave speaking up was…”
  • Safety Circle: girls identify trusted adults and safe support systems.
  • GLOW Challenge: use your voice to express your needs respectfully this week.

Month 6

Power in My Purpose

Leadership, community impact & future vision

Inspire girls to believe in their future and see themselves as leaders in their community.

Inside the session
  • Welcome Circle, Dream Sharing: girls share something they dream of doing in the future.
  • Mini lesson, Leadership Starts Now: how leadership begins with everyday choices.
  • Vision Board creation: boards that capture each girl’s goals, dreams and future possibilities.
  • Journal prompt: “My future self will be someone who…”
  • Leadership Circle: ways to lead at school, at home and in the community.
  • Final GLOW Challenge: share your vision board with someone who encourages your dreams.

Bonus session

The Online Life: Anchored & In Control

Social media, digital wellness & responsible decision-making

Help girls develop healthy digital habits and learn how to protect their self-image and their safety online.

Inside the session

  • Welcome Circle & Digital Word Game: the first word that comes to mind for “social media,” then a talk about positive and negative online experiences.
  • Mini lesson, Real Life vs. Online Life: online pressure, filters, comparison and digital footprints.
  • “Glow or No?”: girls vote on whether digital scenarios are healthy or harmful.
  • Journal prompt: “How does social media affect the way people see themselves?”
  • “My Digital Voice”: a personal statement about how each girl wants to represent herself online.
  • GLOW Challenge: unfollow or mute something online that negatively affects your mood.
Download the curriculum overview (PDF)

For schools

Aligned with social-emotional learning

The GLOW curriculum aligns with SEL, helping students grow in self-awareness, emotional control, relationships, conflict resolution and decision-making. We also stay flexible to match each school’s or partner’s specific goals.

  • Self-awareness I Am GLOW · Polished & Proud
  • Emotional control My Mind Matters
  • Relationships Kindness Is Power
  • Conflict resolution Kindness Is Power
  • Responsible decision-making My Voice Matters · The Online Life
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Partner with GLOW

Help more girls find their glow

We are looking for schools, grantors and community partners ready to help light up the next generation of leaders. Tell us what you have in mind and our team will follow up.

Schools & districts

Bring GLOW to the girls you serve. Sessions are SEL-aligned, and we stay flexible to match your school’s specific goals.

Grantors & funders

Your support puts mentorship, a safe space and hands-on materials, from journals to Glow Shields and vision boards, in front of girls who need them. We are glad to share the curriculum and talk through your funding guidelines.

Community & corporate partners

Sponsor sessions or materials, volunteer as a mentor, or open your space to a GLOW circle.

GLOW partnership inquiry

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