Life Skills Lessons for Second Grade and Up
26 Powerful You A–Z lessons that help young children build confidence, understand emotions, and develop essential life skills through a relatable story, self-talk phrase, reflection questions, and activities.
Lesson X: X-tra-Effort Xaiden – Setting Goals
Help children develop goal-setting skills, motivation, and perseverance with X-tra-Effort Xaiden. This Powerful You lesson encourages kids to set meaningful goals, create achievable steps, and recognize the value of effort and progress along the way.
Lesson Y: Yessing Yula – Taking Safe Risks
Help children build confidence, courage, and healthy decision-making skills with Yessing Yula. This Powerful You lesson encourages kids to take safe risks, embrace new opportunities, and discover that trying something unfamiliar can be an important part of growing.
Lesson Z: Zoned-In Zeb – Focusing
Help children improve focus, manage distractions, and develop stronger attention skills with Zoned-In Zeb. This Powerful You lesson encourages concentration, mindful awareness, and practical strategies for staying focused at school and at home.
Lesson P: Pausing Pablo – Managing Anger Skills
Help children develop anger management skills, emotional awareness, and self-control with Pausing Pablo. This Powerful You lesson encourages kids to pause before reacting, recognize signs of frustration, and practice healthier ways to express their feelings.