"Cross-Sit Switch" Before Learning
Movement before a Powerful You lesson increases blood flow to the brain, which helps with focus and attention. Five minutes of directed movement improves student behavior and allows you to crush your lesson objective. One fun way to do this is to teach the cross-sit switch. Watch the video and follow these simple steps.
Sit cross legged on the floor with adequate space for movement. Notice your tall spine that twists and bends.
Recognize the leg that is on top while in cross sit positiion. Place the opposite arm behind you and press your hand into the ground. Simultaneously, press your feet down to lift your body one inch off the ground. Practice rooting down to lift your body up several times and feel the strength in your arms.
Now, twist and place both hands behind you to swivel your body around to a table top position. Come back to a that same cross sit position.
Next, alternate the leg that is on top and do the same on the other side.
Finally, go the full range as shown in the video to complete a full cross-sit switch. To begin you might need to lower your knees to a table top in the middle as you walk yourself around. Work toward keeping your knees off the ground while swiveling your body to the other side.
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.