Introducing Courage  

Introducing the Powered Up Courage Program, a new enhancement in our CharacterStrong Tier 2 suite designed to equip PreK-K students with the tools they need to manage feelings of worry, fear, and anxiety. With a thoughtful scope and sequence, this program emphasizes skill-building through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, helping young children develop essential coping strategies that will serve them well inside and outside the classroom.

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Why Powered Up Courage Matters

Early childhood is a critical time for emotional and social development. Many young children struggle with internalized feelings of worry or anxiety but lack the tools to manage these emotions effectively. Left unaddressed, these feelings can interfere with learning, relationships, and overall well-being. The Powered Up Courage Program fills this gap by teaching students how to recognize and respond to their worries, fostering resilience, confidence, and courage from an early age.

This program doesn’t just address surface-level issues—it empowers students to understand and navigate their emotions in meaningful ways. By incorporating families and educators into the process, it ensures that the skills learned in sessions are reinforced and generalized across all areas of a child’s life.

Interested in implementing the Powered Up Courage Program at your school? Request a quote here.

A Comprehensive Scope and Sequence

The Powered Up Courage Program is organized into 15 engaging sessions, each carefully crafted to guide young learners through a journey of self-discovery, skill development, and practice. Here’s how the program unfolds:

Building the Foundation

• Session 1: Introduction to Group – Students are introduced to the program, its purpose, and expectations, learning the importance of having courage in situations that make them feel worried.
• Session 2: Brain, Body, and Behavior – Students begin understanding how worry manifests in their brain, body, and behavior, setting the stage for deeper exploration.

Identifying Triggers and Signals

• Sessions 3-4: Worry Buttons – Students learn to identify the situations that trigger their worry feelings and practice recognizing these “worry buttons.”
• Sessions 5-6: Noticing Worry Signals – Focused on bodily awareness, students are taught to identify physical signals that indicate worry and practice recognizing them in real-time.

Collaboration with Families and Educators

• Collaboration Session 1: Develop a Plan – Families and educators work together to create a support plan, ensuring consistency in modeling and reinforcing courage skills.

Transforming Worry into Courage

• Sessions 7-8: Naming Our Worries – Students learn to name their “worry bug” and use the “Name It Power” to take control and reduce worry’s influence.
• Sessions 9-10: Using Body Powers – These sessions focus on calming techniques to manage physical symptoms of worry.
• Sessions 11-12: Using Brain Powers – Students are introduced to “Courage Brain Powers,” strategies for reframing thoughts in situations that cause worry.
• Sessions 13-14: Using Behavior Powers – The final skill-focused sessions teach and practice courageous behaviors to help students face challenges confidently.
  
  

Celebrating Growth

• Session 15: Ceremony and Party – The program concludes with a celebration of students’ progress, recognizing their achievements and reinforcing their courage skills.

Collaboration Session 2: Refine the Plan – Families and educators refine the support plan, ensuring that courage skills are continuously practiced and reinforced in real-world situations.

What Makes Powered Up Courage Unique

The Powered Up Courage Program stands out because of its:

1. Interactive Approach: Each session combines teaching, modeling, and practice, making learning both effective and enjoyable for young children.
2. Focus on Generalization: Collaboration sessions engage families and educators, ensuring that skills extend beyond the classroom.
3. Developmentally Appropriate Design: Activities and concepts are tailored to meet the unique needs of PreK-K students, ensuring age-appropriate engagement.
4. Comprehensive Skill-Building: The program systematically addresses emotional awareness, coping strategies, and actionable courage skills.
5. Celebration of Progress: The final session reinforces learning and boosts students’ confidence by recognizing their achievements.

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Why This Program Matters for Schools and Families

The Powered Up Courage Program isn’t just about managing worry—it’s about setting a foundation for emotional resilience and social-emotional growth. Schools benefit from a structured, evidence-based approach to SEL (social-emotional learning), while families gain tools to support their children at home. For young learners, this program provides a safe and supportive space to explore and overcome their fears, fostering confidence and readiness to tackle challenges as they grow. 

By equipping students with these skills early on, we’re not only addressing immediate challenges but also helping shape a generation of resilient, empathetic, and courageous individuals. The Powered Up Courage Program is more than a curriculum—it’s an investment in the future of our children and their communities. 

Ready to empower your students? Request a quote and start implementing the Powered Up Courage Program today!