Self Built Teens Lesson B: Balance Work and Play
Empower Teens to Manage Time with Lesson B: Balance Work and Play
Beck teaches teens to balance work and play.
Help teens discover time management strategies with this actionable lesson from the Self-Built Teens Workbook. Give your students the tools to succeed not only in school but for the rest of their life. Lesson B sets the stage for meaningful growth.
What Teens Will Learn in Lesson B
- Positive Self-Talk Statement: “I balance work and play.”
- Objective: Students will discover time management tools to help them prioritize tasks.
Powerful Resources
Self-Built Teens can empower teens to navigate their emotions and thrive! Here are your exclusive tools for Lesson B:
5-Minute Chair Stretch Videos to calm the mind and release tension.
Printable Classroom Signs for daily inspiration in any setting.
5-Minute Parent Chair Stretch Videos from parent involvement.
20-Minute Home Yoga Videos for mindfulness and relaxation tailored to each lesson.
Chair Stretch Video
Parent Chair Stretch Video
20-Minute Home Yoga Video
Journaling Song
Self-Built Teens Lesson B: Balance Work & Play
Printable Sign
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How to Use Lesson B
Step 1: Start with Breathing and Stretching
Kick off the lesson by calming the mind and releasing tension.
Options include:
Guided chair stretches from the workbook.
A 5-Minute Chair Stretch Video to bring focus and relaxation provided above
Step 2: Read and Reflect
Gather as a group to read the short, relatable story from Lesson B, in the workbook reinforcing the theme with the positive self-talk statement: “I balance work and play.”
Step 3: Open the Conversation
Facilitate turn-and-talk discussions using the included workbook prompts, or encourage teens to reflect privately through journaling. -
Foster an environment of trust, understanding, and connection.
Bonus Extensions:
Try the engaging activities in the lesson’s activity section for deeper exploration.
Share the 20-Minute Home Yoga Video for additional mindfulness and relaxation provided above. Connect parents to your lesson by sharing the 5-Minute Parent Chair Stretch Video.
Print and display the Classroom Sign for ongoing inspiration provided above.
Why Educators, Counselors, and Parents Love It
Practical and Versatile
Self-Built Teens is easy to implement in any setting—classrooms, counseling sessions, or even at home.
Engaging and Impactful:
Teens connect with relatable stories and benefit from structured opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.
78+ Free Movement Videos:
Access an expansive library of breathing and stretching strategies to integrate mindfulness into everyday routines.
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