Teach Focus with Zoned-In Zeb
Commanding our brain to focus is a skill we must practice. Social media and distracting thoughts cause us to spin out of control. Children also struggle and need a deeper understanding of what the word FOCUS means and feels like in their body. Here are 6 simple steps you can follow to teach FOCUS. You can use these steps with every Powerful You Social Emotional Lesson.
Follow these 6 Steps with Every Powerful You Lesson
1. Check-In
Build relationships by remembering names and discussing feelings. Guide students to name and notice feelings in their body.
2. Breath Work
3. Breathe and Stretch Pose
4. Read Powerful You Story /Share Sign
Read Powerful You true story and display the classroom skill sign.
5. Practice - Game, Turn & Talk, or Role-Play
Allow open communication for each journaling question, share activities in book, or role-play with educator cards.
6. Relaxation - Check-Out - Homework
Relaxation and Check-Out: Lay your head on your desk and notice how you feel after this lesson. Let your body relax for just a few moments. Notice distractions around you today and tell yourself to “get in the zone.”
Homework: Set up a place to study at home where you can focus on your homework.
