Belonging Ben is the second story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Ben is used by schools and homes to help children use leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse teams He also encourages a sense of belonging in the school environment.

20-Minute Lesson Plan

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your mindfulness toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Did you know animals teach humans about teamwork?  

1. The elephants are one of the most intelligent animals and are very social too. They have an innate ability to remember and act empathetically towards other herd members. If any member of the herd is injured or sick, the others will try to pick them up with their trunk.

2. The cattle egret eats parasites off the cow, while the cow stirs up insects from the ground for the egret. Communication builds stronger relationship.

3. While flying in a V form, the Canadian geese will step in for the leader when they are sick. Usually the last one of the line comes to the front. Team players are always ready to assist the leader if needed.

4. The honeybees live in a hive of 60,000 bees and each bee has a specific job. Everyone must know their job.

5. Wolves howl together to create social bonds. Encouraging classmates to get to know each other will form a strong team.

6. The elder orca coaches and encourages young whales to hunt. Trying new things will enhance learning.

Connection Activity: Form a large circle and practice supported tree pose from Powerful You (See Belonging Ben).  Once in tree pose have students clasp hands to stay balanced.  Place this ENERGY STICK between two students clasped hands.  Watch it light up when everyone is supporting each other.  Oh, and remember to BREATHE deep while in tree pose!!  

Great book for boys and girls on adjusting and teamwork.  Also introduces children into a great series.  

A Teamwork story!   

A beautiful story about community building and looking forward to your dreams.

Playing on a volleyball team requires teamwork.  

Aligns with CASEL 5 & The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

Hello Powerful You Educators!

It has been said that we have 60,000 thoughts a day and that 55,000 of those thoughts are automatic. We brush our teeth, drive to work, hang our keys in the same place…. We automatically do so many things. Of these 60,000 thoughts, 50,000 of them are negative!! How can this be?

Our brain gets used to patterns even in our thinking. Our brain chooses thoughts to stay safe, seek pleasure, and avoid pain. What thoughts in your head do you need to change? Take time today and watch your thoughts. Are they even true? Does your brain tell you things to try to keep you safe so you don’t step out of your comfort zone? Can you change your thoughts to something positive? Make it a great day! The choice is 100% yours.

“The Navajo teach their children that every morning when the sun comes up, it’s a brand-new sun. It’s born each morning, it lives for the duration of one day, and in the evening it passes on, never to return again. As soon as the children are old enough to understand, the adults take them out at dawn and they say, ‘The sun has only one day. You must live this day in a good way, so that the sun won’t have wasted precious time.’ Acknowledging the preciousness of each day is a good way to live, a good way to reconnect with our basic joy.” ~ Pema Chödrön

Introducing Changing Charlie!

Changing Charlie is the third story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Charlie is used by schools and homes to help encourage critical-thinking skills and healthy habits. Charlie also fosters development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

20-Minute Lesson Plan

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the free movement video. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Here are a few of my favorite healthy habits quotes:

“Believe in your ability to create change. If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” Frank A. Clark

“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.” Oprah

“Be miserable or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done is your choice.” Dr. Wayne Dyer

“If you quit once, it becomes a habit. So don’t quit.”

Additional Resources

Neurons are always firing together to create new pathways in the brain. Here are some great books for kids.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

Also check out: www.95210.org- A great resource for creating healthy habits.

Get Changing Charlie’s Story for Your Classroom, School or Home

Charlie knows he must make sure he is taking good care of his incredible machine made of blood and love and hope! Charlie will help you create healthy habits. You can find Charlie’s story in the Powerful You book and Educator Cards below.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

Direct Dalia is the third story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Dalia is used by schools and homes to encourage advocacy skills and the ability to assert self, when necessary. Dalia also fosters self-confidence and school success.

20-MINUTE LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

When I started in education over 37 years ago, conflict scared me. I went around problems instead of going directly through them. With age I’ve realized that conflict can be a good thing. The angry parent is advocating for their child. The confronting administrator is guiding staff for improvement. The disagreeing partner is simply expressing himself/herself.  Words are used to solve problems.

Many people add to words. They create stories around simple facts. They talk to everyone else and make the problem BIG, instead of going straight to the problem and using simple words. Drama grows, gossip spreads, and stories divide people. This toxic noise of instigating stories and talking behind others back is not necessary or useful. 

Quotes About Gossip:  

•  “Words are powerful.  They can create or they can destroy.  So choose your words wisely.”

•  “Say what you mean and mean what you say, but don’t say it mean.”

•  “Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts, and change the world.  Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak.” 

•  “How people treat other people is a direct reflection on how they feel about themselves.” 

• “You never look good trying to make someone else look bad.”

  Much Appreciation,

  - Julie Frizzi

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

Breathe and Stretch on the Beach is an interactive listening and movement game that helps children build focus, confidence, calmness, and self-awareness through playful stretching and positive self-talk. Designed for ages 3 and up, this engaging resource can be used in the classroom, counseling groups, therapy settings, or at home by teachers, counselors, parents, and caregivers.

After learning the beach-themed poses, a leader calls out poses in any order, encouraging participants to listen carefully, move mindfully, and practice deep breathing, stretching, and relaxation. Children stay engaged while developing important social-emotional and self-regulation skills in a fun, active way.

Participants will:

• Understand and practice controlled breathing

• Respect personal space by moving safely without touching others

• Strengthen self-control using nonverbal communication

• Improve focus and attention

• Increase self-awareness

• Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk

• Build joy, strength, gratitude, and confidence

Each pose is paired with empowering affirmations so children can embody positive mindsets as they move. Examples include:

• Coconut Tree, Eagle, Airplane – I am focused

• Sports Boat, Charge Your Battery, Flying Fish – I am full of energy

• Hurricane – I step aside for others

• Crab – I let my light shine

• Paddleboard – I am responsible for what I say, think, and do

Breathe and Stretch on the Beach is a joyful way to help children move their bodies, calm their minds, and grow strong from the inside out.

This long-sleeve V-neck Pickle Sun Shirt is more than a sun shirt—it’s a playful conversation starter and wearable feelings chart designed for adults who value wellness, mindfulness, and emotional connection.

Simply point to the pickle that matches your mood and say, “Today I feel ________.” It’s a lighthearted way to check in with yourself, communicate with others, and bring more emotional awareness into everyday life.

Perfect for beach days, boating, pickleball, poolside lounging, walks, travel, or casual everyday wear, this shirt blends fun, comfort, and meaning.

Great for:

• Morning mindset check-ins

• Stress awareness

• Family communication

• Classroom or counseling settings

• Group retreats or wellness events

• Playful connection with friends

Keep the fun going by singing the Pickle Feelings Song from the Self-Talk Power Book and celebrate life with your own Pickle Party.

Features:

• Long-sleeve sun coverage

• Flattering V-neck style

• Lightweight comfort

• Unique conversation piece

• Supports mindfulness and emotional wellness

• Great gift idea

A joyful, healthy, and totally unique way to express emotions, spark smiles, and spread positive energy.

Example of the Pickle Song here: https://youtu.be/TM0m5MFIT4U

Wear your feelings. Share your joy. Grab your Pickle Sun Shirt today.

Additional Educator Resources To Help Children Learn Direct Communication and Not Gossip

This story will help children see the value in giving a compliment instead of gossiping.   Children can practice giving oral compliments by saying the person's name, the behavior they appreciate and how it affected them.   

Girls will learn to develop healthy relationships, enhance their communication skills and discover that they can make a positive difference in the world. 

Encouraging Eddie is the fifth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Eddie is used by schools and homes to encourage leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse teams. Eddie also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your mindfulness toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own!Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

   
   More Quotes

·      “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

·      “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

·      “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.” – Andrew Carnegie

·      “The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say “I”.  They don’t think “I.” They think “we”; they think “team.”  – Peter Drucker

·      “I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.” – John Hume

·      Leaders aren’t born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.  – Vince Lombardi

·      “Leadership is action, not position.” – Donald H. McGannon

·      “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan

·      “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.” – Aristotle

The Little Engine never gave up!

BE THE LEADER THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!

Excellent Reading Counts book for independent reading. (4th grade level)

Click here for some additional ideas on leadership at school.

Fran is the sixth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Fran is used by schools and homes to help children access new ways to build self confidence. Faking It Fran applies self-motivation and self-direction to learning and encourages school success.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 
   

Chalkboard Quotes

“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.” Oprah

“When you say, ‘I’m amazing,’ you might feel like you are bragging or being stuck up. But bragging is saying, ‘I’m better than you.” Brooke Castillo

Mind chatter & self hate gets you no-where!

Apples taught me that there is a star within each of us.

Self-Confident people have positive thoughts about themself.

“It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!”
― Robert T. Kiyosaki

“Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime’s worth of effort.” Fred Rogers.

Powerful You Educator Resources

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

Breathe and Stretch on the Beach is an interactive listening and movement game that helps children build focus, confidence, calmness, and self-awareness through playful stretching and positive self-talk. Designed for ages 3 and up, this engaging resource can be used in the classroom, counseling groups, therapy settings, or at home by teachers, counselors, parents, and caregivers.

After learning the beach-themed poses, a leader calls out poses in any order, encouraging participants to listen carefully, move mindfully, and practice deep breathing, stretching, and relaxation. Children stay engaged while developing important social-emotional and self-regulation skills in a fun, active way.

Participants will:

• Understand and practice controlled breathing

• Respect personal space by moving safely without touching others

• Strengthen self-control using nonverbal communication

• Improve focus and attention

• Increase self-awareness

• Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk

• Build joy, strength, gratitude, and confidence

Each pose is paired with empowering affirmations so children can embody positive mindsets as they move. Examples include:

• Coconut Tree, Eagle, Airplane – I am focused

• Sports Boat, Charge Your Battery, Flying Fish – I am full of energy

• Hurricane – I step aside for others

• Crab – I let my light shine

• Paddleboard – I am responsible for what I say, think, and do

Breathe and Stretch on the Beach is a joyful way to help children move their bodies, calm their minds, and grow strong from the inside out.

Additional Resources for Educators

Go ahead ——sing along! Faking It Fran from Powerful You turns this song up when her self-confidence is low. www.powerfulyou.info

You have what you need inside!  Believe in yourself  and you can do hard things!

Faking it Fran likes to start her day like this.  

Grateful Gretta is the seventh story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Gretta’s story is used by schools and homes to foster gratitude as a social emotional tool. Gretta encourages the development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes

• “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar

•  “Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” —Jim Rohn

•  “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” —Oprah Winfrey

• “ ‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” —Alice Walker

• “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —William Arthur Ward

• “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” —Willie Nelson

• “Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” —Alphonse Karr

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

Excellent Reading Counts book for independent reading. (4th grade level)

Home Organizer Hal is the eighth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Hal encourages time-management, organizational and study skills. Hal also fosters high standards of quality.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes

Tidy desk = Tidy mind. | Tidy book bag = Tidy mind. | Tidy bedroom = Tidy mind

Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. - A. A. Milne

Good order is the foundation of all things. -Edmund Burke

Clutter is not just physical stuff, it’s old ideas, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self. -Eleanor Brown

Clutter is not only the stuff on your floor, but what gets in the way of you and the life you want to be living. -Peter Walsh

You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterdays junk. -Louise Smith

A year from now you may with you had started today. -Karen Lamb

A good system shorten the road to the goal. -Orison Swett Marden

For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned. - Benjamin Franklin

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan. Eleanor Roosevelt

Inspiring Izzie is the seventh story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Izzie encourages positive and supportive relationships with other student and adults. Izzie also fosters long and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalboard Quotes:

“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eye for an instant?” Henry David Thoreau

“Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathize with humans whose experiences we have never shared.” J. K. Rowling

"The privilege of a lifetime is being yourself." Joseph Campbell

Have you ever felt left out because you don't fit in?  Have you ever picked on someone because they are different?  This story will point out the similarities and differences in others.   It is ok to be yourself and think for yourself.  Don't be afraid to show off what you've got.  Be an inspiring leader, instead of a follower.  Be true to yourself and you will be successful.  

preJUDGED Jamal is the tenth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Jamal demonstrates ability to overcome barriers to learning. Jamal also fosters a sense of belonging in the school environment.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know!
   
   

Chalkboard Quotes

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” Marcus Aurelius

“Nothing is more important than empathy for another human being’s suffering. Nothing. Not a career, not wealth, not intelligence, certainly not status. We have to feel for one another if we’re going to survive with dignity.” Audrey Hepburn

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

A great song for the kids to sing together after sharing Jamal’s story. Turn it up and dance together for a brain break!

Where is the LOVE?

Do you know how to make an apology if needed?

A story about a gender fluid life.

Kind Karen is the eleventh story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Karen helps children understand empathy and positive relationships with others. Anna also fosters development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes:

“When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, “Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it’s like to be me.” Carl Rogers

“If you can be anything, be kind” - unknown

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” - Plato

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop

“No one heals himself by wounding another.” St. Ambrose

“No one every became poor by giving.” - Anne Frank

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”

“I used to think that strong meant having big muscles and great physical power. But the longer I live, the more I realize that real strength has much more to do with what is not seen. Real strength has to do with helping others.” Mr. Rogers

A KINDNESS song for grades K-2 that incorporates movement.

This video invites you to help kindness become the norm in your home, school or workplace.

A great video for all ages! SPREAD A RIPPLE OF KINDNESS! "When we share acts of kindness, we color our world."

Singing together as one lifts everyone’s spirits! Try this sing along about kindness!! Great for all ages!

This video was made by 8th graders but valuable for 3rd grade and up to learn how a little empathy could help change the world around them.

This exceptional story for ages 4 to 8 follows the adventures of Hug, a hero who got stuck as he was headed for the heart for which it was made.

This short clips helps us understand the difference between empathy and sympathy. Adults benefit from watching when beginning a kindness unit or campaign.

Whatever you say, whatever you do, sooner or later comes back to you.  Read this book and understand the importance of being kind!   Great for Halloween! 

Karen knows the only person you can change is YOURSELF! If you want to make the world a better place take a look in the mirror.

Spread a ripple of kindness today!

A chain reaction of kindness spreads throughout a town after Brian hugs and kisses his mother one morning.  How can you spread kindness in your town?

Listening Lucy is the Twelfth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Lucy encourages the use effective oral/ written communication skills and listening skills. Lucy also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes:

“Learning is a result of listening, which in turn leads to even better listening and attentiveness to the other person. In other words, to learn from the child, we must have empathy, and empathy grows as we learn. “ Alice Miller

Aligns with CASEL 5 & The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

Mannerly Mike is the thirteenth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Mike helps children demonstrate the ability to balance school, home andcommunity activities. Mike also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes

“Maturity doesn’t mean age; it means sensitivity, manners, and how you react.” Anonymous

 “A man’s manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 “There are some things that money can’t buy, like manners, morals, and integrity.” Anonymous

 “Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them.” Bill Kelly

 “Never respond to rudeness. When people are rude to you, they reveal who they are, not who you are. Don’t take it personally be silent.” Anonymous

“Good manners reflect something from inside – an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.” Emily Post

 “Be polite, say hello, offer to help, hold the door, smile, pay a compliment, use please and thank you.” Anonymous

 “The test of good manners is to be able to put up pleasantly with bad ones.” Wendell Willkie

“Good manners and kindness are always in fashion.” Anonymous

 “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Anonymous

Noticing Namia is the fourteenth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Naima helps encourages the use of effective coping skills when faced with a problem. Naima also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes

"Finish Each Day and Be Done With It."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

“You are braver that you believe and stronger that you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin

“Today I will not stress over things I can not control.”

“When I’m worried about something, I often try breathing into my belly. I’ve noticed it soothes me. What do you do when you feel worried or scared?”

Optimistic Oreda is the fifteenth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Oreda helps children manage effective coping skills when faced with a problems. Anna also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Quotes

“It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!”
― Robert T. Kiyosaki

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius

Our beliefs become our thoughts.

Our thoughts become our words.
Our words become our actions.  
Our actions become our habits.
Our habits become our values.  
Our values become our destiny.
-Mahatma Gandhi

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

This song reminds us all to never give up! Keep fighting and stay strong!!

Aligns with CASEL 5 & The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

Tenacious Tim is the twentieth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Tim encourages critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions. Tim also fosters a belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

   
   

Chalkboard Quotes:

“Every time you find some humor in a difficult situation, you win.” Peanuts

“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” Hippocrates

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamo

Self-Talk Power – When You’re in a Pickle is an empowering story that helps children understand how thoughts influence feelings, choices, and outcomes. Perfect for ages 8 and up, this relatable book introduces readers to Polly Pickle, a character who feels stuck in a frustrating cycle of the same negative thoughts, the same unpleasant emotions, and the same repeated actions.

When Polly realizes she is trapped in a “pickle,” she learns how to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and retrain her brain through positive self-talk. As she changes her thoughts, she begins to make stronger choices, build confidence, and create better results.

This engaging story gives children practical tools for emotional growth while teaching the power of mindset, resilience, and personal responsibility. It is a valuable resource for parents, counselors, educators, and anyone supporting children through challenges.

Included in the book:

• A relatable story that teaches the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior

• A 5-Step Problem-Solving Guide to help children work through challenges

• Two printable charts to identify habitual thought patterns

• A sequential planning tool to help children move forward with confidence

• Strategies for building resilience and positive thinking habits

Self-Talk Power – When You’re in a Pickle helps children discover that when they change their inner voice, they can change their life.

Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.

Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.

Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.

To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

These books help you to think of ways to solve problems.

Quieting Quin is the eighteenth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Quit teaches children effective coping skills when faced with a problem (ASCA Behavior - Self-Management Skill Standard 7). Anna also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning (ASCA Mindset 6). 

Chalkboard Quotes

“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat any time.”  Hermann Hesse

“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still.” Leon Brown

“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” Sakyong Mipham 

“Inner stillness is the key to outer strength.” Jared Brock

“Find a moment of stillness, give yourheart a chance to tell you where you really need to be.” Dodinsky

Video: Quieting Quin’s video on managing emotions

Powerful You 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.  Use the above video to introduce the lesson. Feel free to copy and paste for virtual schools.

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)

These toys helped Quin to quiet herself.

 Fidget bracelets allow you to calm down without anyone knowing you are stressed or anxious.  

Reporting Roxy is the eighteenth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Roxy encourages personal safety skills (ASCA Behavior - Self-Management Skill Standard 9). Roxy also fosters belonging in the school environment. (ASCA Mindset 3). 

Chalkboard Quote:

“No one heals himself by wounding another.” St. Ambrose

“Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” Benjamin Disraeli

“Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied.” Barack Obama

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

LOVE THIS SONG BY Jason Mraz

 This book has so many other lessons about bullying, kindness, and solving problems.  LIFE CHANGING READ ALOUT FOR TEACHERS!!!  

A little girl in a big city learns that small choices can make a big difference!

Stand Up Stella is the nineteenth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Stella encourages the ability to assume responsibility (ASCA Behavior - Self-Management Skill Standard 1). Anna also self-confidence in ability to succeed (ASCA Mindset 2). 

“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

“I’m proud of you for standing up for something you believed in…something that wasn’t particularly popular, but that assured the rights of someone less fortunate that you.” Mr. Rogers

Stand Up Stella’s video on bullying

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)

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit was created to keep your favorite Powerful You tools together in one easy-to-carry bag so you are always ready to support students.

Perfect for School counselors, educators, interventionists, and student support teams.

What’s Included

Intermediate Bundle (Grades 2+)

• Powerful You Book

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Primary Bundle (Grades K–1)

• 26 8.5×11 Laminated Role-Playing Cards

• 26 Classroom Skill Signs

Digital Resources

• 26 Primary Brag Tags

• 26 Social & Emotional Thinking Maps for writing

• Free online Breathe & Stretch videos

  • 26 Primary videos

  • 26 Intermediate videos

Mindfulness & Regulation Tools

• Breathe and Stretch on the Beach Yoga activities (Grades K+)

• Laminated Breathe and Stretch Sign

• Tennessee Transition Chime

• Feelings Chart

• Powerful You Feelings Bag

Counseling & Life Change Support

• Self-Talk Power When You’re in a Pickle
  5-Step problem-solving guide for individual counseling (Grades 3+)

• Powerful You In the Middle Cookie Game
  Supports changing family groups/divorce transitions (Grades K+)

Bonus Items

• 50 “I Am” stickers

Why Counselors Love It

• Grab-and-go support kit

• Ready for classroom lessons or counseling groups

• Helps students regulate emotions

• Builds confidence and self-talk

• Supports divorce, transitions, and problem solving

• Saves prep time for busy counselors

Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors

• MTSS / SEL support teams

• Teachers

• Small groups

• Individual counseling

• Calm corners

One Kit. Many Needs. Real Impact.

The Powerful You Elementary Counselor Kit helps children build coping skills, confidence, emotional vocabulary, and resilience in fun, meaningful ways.

This song goes great with Stand Up Stella lesson. Lizzie Sider visited our school and I have loved watching her blossom !

Unmoved Uriel is the twenty-first story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult.) Uriel encourages long and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals. Uriel Understands that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

1. Launch  Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.

2. Breathe and Stretch  Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.

3. Connect  Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.

4. Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.   

5. Reflect  Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.

6. Role-play  Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.

7. Leave an SEL Footprint  Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.   

8. Expand  Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know! 

Chalkboard Quotes:

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'” Eleanor Roosevelt

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” Maya Angelou

“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” Helen Keller