Zoned In Zeb - Focusing
Zoned In Zeb is the twenty-sixth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Zeb helps children apply self-motivation and self- direction to learning(ASCA Behavior - Learning Strategy Standard 4). Zeb also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning (ASCA Mindset 6).
Chalkboard Quotes
“Focus like a laser, not a flashlight.” Michael Jordan
“Your life is controlled by what you focus on.” Tony Robbins
“Focus on your goals, not your fear.” Roy T. Bennett
“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.
Focus on your character, not your reputation.
Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.” Roy T. Bennett
“Ignore the noise – Focus on your work.”
“Focus on the outcome not the obstacle.”
Powerful You Intermediate Instructions
20-25 minutes per week for each of the 26 social skills lessons
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)
Zeb thinks you will like these books about paying attention.
Powerful You ( grades 2-6) is designed for its readers to easily find guidance and support for struggles children are experiencing at school or home. Created from over 30 years of educational experience, this colorful, hand-illustrated book will simply bring joy and comfort.
Each child from A-Z will share their sensitive story and encourage students to find the inner strength to solve some of life's most difficult problems. For example, Stand-Up Stella teaches children to stand tall, believe in themselves, and shine bright! Gossip, divorce, grief, and anger are just a few of the other sensitive issues shared from a child’s perspective. Classroom Skill Signs that correspond with each A-Z lesson are also available.
Lessons in Powerful You follow the ASCA National Standards, which were developed by The American School Counselor Association. Powerful You is a tool to help transform any classroom or home environment by providing a tool to address concerns like bullying at the core.
Created by an educator who has worked with children for over 30 years, Powerful You discusses sensitive school and home issues to include:
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Peer pressure
Self-confidence
Friendship
Bullying
Divorce
Grief