Tenacious Tim - Problem Solving
Tenacious Tim Helps Children Develop Problem Solving Skills
Tenacious Tim is the twentieth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Tim helps encourages critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions. This is an ASCA Behavior - Learning Strategy Skill Standard 1. Tim also fosters a belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes; an ASCA Mindset 5. Learn more about Tim and how to use him in the classroom or at home.
Chalkboard Quotes:
“Every time you find some humor in a difficult situation, you win.” Peanuts
“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” Hippocrates
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott
Classroom Mindfulness Videos
To help school counselors and teachers integrate Tim’s problem solving techniques in the school and classroom I’ve created 2 mindfulness videos.
Powerful You Intermediate Instructions
Powerful You Intermediate is a comprehensive school counseling program for grades 2-5. It’s easy to begin to incorporate Powerful You in the classroom or at home. Here are 8 steps to integrate each of the 26 social skill lessons in 20 to 25 minutes per week.
1. Breathe and Stretch before every lesson. Feel the benefits in YOUR body and mind. Kids love the breathing ball.
2. Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 Powerful You Educator Cards and watch connection radiate in your class.
3. Stand tall and practice positive self-talk.
4. Open the lines of communication by allowing children turn & talk time with each journaling question from the Powerful You Educator Card. (use transition chime to move through questions quickly)
5. Display the Classroom Social Skills Sign. Leave a classroom footprint of emotional wellness.
6. Use the Powerful You Book for positive quotes and additional activities that correspond to each A-Z lesson. Add your ideas to this resource book. You are more powerful than you know!
7. Purchase The Powerful You Educator Kit . (Includes all resources for grades 3 and up)
8. See more resources below.
Get the Complete Powerful You Program:
Additional Resources for Critical Thinking Skills, Helping Children Solve Problems
Classroom Videos:
Watch these videos to see how challenges make your brain stronger!
