Changes in Life Skills

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Okay Odie is the fifteenth story from Powerful You Primary. Odie helps children demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities. Odie also fosters a Positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE LESSON PLAN

  1. Introduce  Share the A-Z Powerful You student picture and theme.

  2. Breathe and Stretch  Use the Powerful You Breathe and Stretch book to allow students to get out the wiggles before learning. You can also gain ideas from the movement video on this page. Feel free to use video for online learning.

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

  4. Promote a Positive Mindset Say each story’s positive self-talk three times. Once out loud and two times quietly in their head. Review previous lessons and encourage children to memorize all the A-Z phrases. 

  5. Write or Draw Use each story’s writing map to help children organize their thoughts early on in the writing process.

  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!

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