Problem Solving Skills
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
Launch Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.
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.
Connect Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.
Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.
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.
Role-play Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.
Leave an SEL Footprint Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.
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
