Firecracker Breath calms the nervous system, improves concentration, releases tension, and makes learning fun. Get students out of their seats before your Powerful You Social Emotional Lesson. Here are some simple steps for you.
BE SEATED Begin with small firework movements. Inhale and spread your fingers wide in front of you. As you breathe out, stretch your hands above your head and wiggle your fingers down to your sides. Allow the breath to be slow. Make it deeper with each inhale. Can you lengthen the exhale? 3X
STAND TALL As you breathe in, bend your knees and hug your bent elbows into your side body. As you exhale come up on your tip toes and stretch your fingers above your head to create a bigger firework. 3X
SQUAT (or bend knees with feet wide apart) Move around here and feel your leg muscles. Get ready to launch into the new year. What old habits do you want to let go? Is there something that you want to STOP doing? What do you want to START doing? Take your biggest breath of the year. As you release this breathe jump up and twinkle your hands above your head like a bright firework. 3X
Plan your REPETITIVE, RELEVANT, & RHYTHMIC SEL Lesson from Powerful You. Set new goals with your students with these lessons:
Powerful You Primary (K,1) Lesson Z - Zesty Zhen: Set new goals with ZEST in 2025. Repeat with me, “I have a ZEST for learning.”
Powerful You Intermediate (2nd-6th Grade) Lesson V- Valuing Van: Students will discover the value of education and jobs that might inspire them. Repeat with me, “I value education.”
Powerful You Intermediate Life Skills Bundle | Grades 2–6
Breathe • Stretch • Life Skills
Help children become calm, kind, and confident with the Powerful You Intermediate Life Skills Bundle!
Designed for grades 2–6, this collection makes social-emotional learning (SEL) easy to teach and fun to practice. Through relatable characters, engaging stories, positive self-talk, and hands-on role-playing, children learn valuable skills they can use every day.
What's Included
1. Powerful You Intermediate Book
A colorful collection of Powerful You characters and life skills that helps children explore emotions, build confidence, develop positive self-talk, and make thoughtful choices.
2. Laminated Role-Playing Cards (8.5" × 11")
Bring the lessons to life! Hold up a character picture for children to see, then read the story and positive self-talk from the back. Each card includes an activity that encourages children to practice the life skill through role-playing and discussion.
Perfect for classroom circles, small groups, counseling sessions, and family conversations.
3. Laminated Life Skill Signs (8.5" × 11")
Colorful visual reminders that help reinforce the Powerful You life skills throughout the day. Display them in classrooms, counseling offices, or learning spaces to encourage children to remember and use what they've learned.
Bonus: Free Online Video Lessons!
Extend the learning with free Powerful You video lessons available at www.powerfulyou.info.
Visit the Intermediate (Grades 2–6) section to explore videos that complement the life skills taught in the bundle.
Perfect For
Parents and homeschool families
Elementary teachers
School counselors
Small-group and classroom SEL lessons
Character education and positive behavior support
Everything you need to introduce, practice, and reinforce important life skills—all in one convenient bundle!
Bundle Price: $50.00 + Shipping
Includes the physical book, laminated role-playing cards, and laminated life skill signs. Online video lessons are available free on the Powerful You website.
Powerful You Primary Life Skills Bundle | Grades K–1
Breathe • Stretch • Life Skills
Bring social-emotional learning to life with this collection of Powerful You resources designed for kindergarten and first-grade children!
Help children build confidence, practice positive self-talk, develop kindness, and strengthen essential life skills through engaging, hands-on activities.
What's Included
Laminated Teaching Materials (Shipped to You)
Powerful You Primary Role-Playing Cards — Laminated 8.5" × 11" cards that encourage children to explore and practice important life skills through role-playing.
26 Powerful You Life Skill Signs — Laminated 8.5" × 11" signs that reinforce positive self-talk and life skills throughout the day.
Digital Resources
Powerful You Brag Tags — Printable tags to celebrate children's efforts, growth, and accomplishments.
Powerful You Writing Worksheets — Printable activities to help children reflect on and practice what they're learning.
Perfect For
Parents, teachers, school counselors, and anyone helping young children grow into calm, kind, and confident kids.
Bundle Price: $40 + Shipping
Includes physical laminated materials and digital printable resources.