26 Letters. 26 Life Lessons. One Meaningful Year with Teens.

Self-Built Teens is a ready-to-use social-emotional learning and personal-growth program designed to help teens build confidence, strengthen relationships, manage emotions, and develop practical life skills.

Each letter of the alphabet introduces a meaningful lesson—from acknowledging feelings and finding balance to trusting yourself and welcoming challenges. Use the lessons in order throughout the school year or select a topic that meets your teens’ needs in the moment.

PERFECT FOR

• School counselors
• Classroom teachers
• Social workers and therapists
• Small-group counseling
• Advisory and homeroom programs
• Homeschool families
• Parents and caregivers

EVERY LESSON PUTS THESE TOOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

• An engaging life-skills topic
• A short story teens can relate to
• Reflection and discussion questions
• A ready-to-use group activity
• Positive quotes and self-talk practice
• A breathing or chair-stretch exercise
• Opportunities for connection, movement, and personal growth

HOW TO USE SELF-BUILT TEENS

1. CHOOSE A LETTER
   Teach one lesson each week or select a topic your teens need right now.

2. INTRODUCE THE LIFE SKILL
   Begin with the lesson’s theme and relatable story.

3. READ & REFLECT
   Use the reflection prompts and turn-and-talk questions to encourage meaningful conversation.

4. CONNECT & PRACTICE
   Complete the group activity and reinforce the lesson with positive self-talk.

5. BREATHE & STRETCH
   Finish with the coordinating chair stretch or movement exercise.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• One 60-page digital PDF
• 26 A-to-Z SEL and life-skills lessons
• Standard 8.5 × 11-inch printable pages
• Instant access after purchase
• A single-user license for one educator, counselor, or household

DIGITAL PRODUCT NOTICE

This is a digital download. No physical book will be mailed.

Prefer a professionally printed and bound copy? The printed edition of Powerful You! Self-Built Teens is also available in the Powerful You store.

The coordinating 26 Self-Built Teens SEL & Life Skills Posters are available separately and make it easy to introduce each lesson and keep its message visible.

LICENSE

Your purchase includes a single-user license for one educator, counselor, or household. You may print the materials for use with your own students, clients, or family. The PDF may not be shared with other staff members, uploaded online, resold, redistributed, or reproduced for an entire school or organization.