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Remind them that one of the keys to understanding other people and maintaining
friendships is to be empathetic. If they can put themselves in someone else’s shoes,
they’ll be more likely to understand their perspective and be less likely to resent
someone for their actions.

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With this activity, get the girls in a circle. It’s best if girls have something colorful to
write with (e.g. a pencil crayon or thin-tipped marker). Hand out the “You are Beautiful”
sheets and have the girls write their name in the heart. They can color the heart in while
they’re waiting if they want. Finally, explain to the girls what a special club they’ve been
a part of. Having been in GirlPower together now for six weeks, they’ve formed a
special bond and now have a responsibility to pass along the GirlPower message. They
need to work together as a team to help other girls with their friendships.

On that note, ask them to support one another and appreciate each other for the
unique, beautiful girls they are. On the sheet, they need to write one positive statement
about each person. Get them to give you examples of a positive statement or
compliment. Have the girls pass their sheets one to the right, give them a minute (or
less) to write a nice comment, then say “Pass!” and have them pass the sheet to the
right again. Continue to do this until they get their sheet back. You can put music on in
the background too! Keep in mind, if you have a big group, this will take a while. Expect
about 30 seconds per girl, so if you have a group of 20, this will take about 10 minutes.
If you have a huge group, you could split them into two circles.

Once you’re done this, sit inside their circle and do the draw for the “Interview with
Mom” prize.

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Ask the girls to grab their posters. Depending on how many girls you have, you will want
to decide the best way to get them to present. Ideally they all get a chance to stand up in
front of the group and share their ‘soles’. Ask them to describe their ‘sole’ and how it
symbolizes their soul. Get them to describe a few photos/pictures that they placed
around their ‘sole’ and why. It might help to have a timer, as some girls will stand up and
talk about their project forever and you don’t want to run out of time.
If you have a big group and there’s not enough time for each girl to present, you could
consider doing it like an Art Gallery. The girls set up their posters all around the room
and they walk around and look at them, just like in an art gallery.
Be sure to collect their posters after they present if you’re going to hang them up on a
bulletin board.

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Read this quote and ask the girls to explain what it means. Reinforce that the only
person they can control is themselves. Remind them that if they want to end bullying
and this ‘mean girl’ culture, they need to start with themselves. After all, they are in
control of their character and can choose to be positive role models.
It is also important at this point to explain to them that they are GirlPower Ambassadors,
now that they’ve been in this program. Get them to understand that they have a
responsibility to share what they’ve learned with other girls and to go out and spread
the GirlPower messages. Empower them and tell them that they are leaders!

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Hand out the Feedback Form and explain to the girls how to complete the form. This is
meant for you to improve your delivery of the program and to also get feedback on how
GirlPower has impacted them. Please hand out the Letter to Parents as well so that their
parents can see what you’ve been teaching their daughter and know how to continue
helping her at home.

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You want to end the Program on an inspiring, motivating note. Be genuine, say each
point slow, and really try to connect with the girls at this point. Add any other messages
you would like the girls to always remember.

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Turn on “Firework” or “Roar” by Katy Perry (or any other inspirational song that’s
popular with the girls – see the Music Suggestions in the Facilitator’s Guide for
suggestions) and encourage the girls to sing and dance! Be sure to give each of the girls a
hug/high-five and thank them all for participating in GirlPower!

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