Student Council Activities: Elementary School
These sites have project ideas for elementary school student councils. Includes several student council sites and information related to service-learning projects.
Grades
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6
Links
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NASC: Student Council Service Projects
This National Association of Student Councils’ site includes a list of service projects completed by member councils; includes links to examples of leadership development activities, character-building activities, civic engagement projects, spirit projects, holiday projects, fundraising projects, and recognition projects.
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Student Council Ideas
This discussion board includes a number of suggestions for student council activities to do. NOTE: This site includes ads. NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Duties of Student Council Leaders
This 3-page PDF outlines the duties of student council leaders: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian, committee chair people, committees, class representatives, and advisors.
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Student Council in Elementary School Video
This video highlights the importance of student council in an elementary setting. (Total Running Time: 1:28) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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George Earle Elementary School Student Council
A calendar with student council activities.
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Madison Elementary School Student Council
A listing of student council activities with descriptions and pictures (some pictures don't show up).
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What is Service Learning? Video
This video explains what service learning is and how it can help teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities.
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Service-Learning in Elementary Schools: What? Why? How?
This 18-page PDF article explores service-learning at the elementary – what it is, and why and how it should be implemented.
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Service Learning Manual
This 82-page PDF service-learning manual provides ideas for potential elementary student council projects.
Education Standards
