Powerful You makes social-emotional learning simple, engaging, and easy to use. Each lesson combines breathwork, movement, a relatable story, positive self-talk, and meaningful conversation—giving you a ready-to-use rhythm that helps students regulate, connect, and build life skills.

A SIMPLE RHYTHM FOR EVERY LESSON

  1. Introduce the Life Skill
    Share the Powerful You theme and character.

  2. Breathe and Stretch
    Help students release energy, regulate their bodies, and prepare to learn.

  3. Share the Story
    Read a relatable Powerful You story that brings the life skill to life.

  4. Practice Positive Self-Talk
    Invite students to stand tall and repeat the lesson’s empowering statement.

  5. Connect and Reflect
    Use the discussion or journaling prompts to help students relate the lesson to their own lives.

  6. Leave an SEL Footprint
    Display the classroom skill sign as a visual reminder.

  7. Make It Your Own
    Adapt the lesson to your students, setting, and counseling style.

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Each 20-minute lesson can be used for classroom guidance, small groups, individual counseling, mentoring, tutoring, or any setting where children are learning and growing.

Want everything together and ready to use?
Explore the Powerful You Elementary Kit for a complete collection of grab-and-go counseling, movement, and life-skill resources.

Explore Elementary Kit
 
 
 

Find Resources For Your Students

Choose the age group you support to explore developmentally appropriate stories, life-skill lessons, movement activities, and supporting resources.

Primary: Grades K-1
Intermediate: Grades 2-6
Teens