Role-Play: Lights - Camera - Action
POWERFUL YOU PRIMARY ROLE-PLAYING CARDS (GRADES PRE-K-1)
Role-playing takes place between two or more students who act out roles in different scenarios. Preparing for a situation using role-play builds self-confidence in handling difficulty in real life. These are simple steps to follow in the classroom.
IDENTIFY PROBLEM Use a problem from one of the Powerful You stories or use a difficult situation that occured at recess.
CHOOSE VOLUNTEERS “Who would like to be the actor and actress?” Young children beg to gently hold the Powerful You Cards to act out scenarios.
ADD DETAILS Where is this scene taking place? How does each actor/acress feel? How might their face look?
ACT OUT SCENERIO. Use the clapper to say, “Lights, Camera, Action!” Act out positive and negative responses.
DISCUSS WHAT YOU LEARNED What are the consequences of the different actions? Post the Powerful You Classroom Sign after reading the story that corresponds with each each A-Z Powerful You lesson.
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Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.
Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.
Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.
To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.
