Acting, Facial Expressions, Feelings, and Empathy
In this 4 -week class, children will learn how to empathize, identify and use the basic feelings vocabulary (happy, sad, angry, scared), express their feelings by acting using facial expressions and share their needs respectfully.
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The student/s may be asked to practice whatever they have learned during the week with their family members or the community. They may be asked to do an emotion book (only one feeling once a week) at the end of their class with the assistance of their parents.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
This is a 30-minute class where I will teach the basic feelings vocabulary for four weeks. Children will learn how to empathize, identify, and use the basic feelings vocabulary (happy, sad, angry, scared), express their feelings by acting using facial expressions and sharing their needs respectfully. We will read books, discuss, sing, and act. The student may be asked to do assignments during the week, which may include practicing what they have learned and making an emotion book (one feeling once a week) with the help of their parent/caregiver/guardian. This is not an ordinary acting class, but teaching students social-emotional learning where I encourage, support, and give the students skills that they can practice in their everyday lives.
Learning Goals
Children will learn how to empathize, identify and use the basic feelings vocabulary (happy, sad, angry, scared), express their feelings by acting using facial expressions and sharing their needs respectfully.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Empathy and Happiness
My lesson will cover the definition of empathy and happiness. The students will learn to empathize with others and act "happy" out. We will sing a song and read a book from one of the books listed in the sources. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sad
In my lesson, I'll explain sadness and the factors that contribute to it. Additionally, we will discuss expressing students' feelings and needs respectfully. We will be reading one of the books listed in the sources. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Angry
In this lesson, I will explain the definition of anger and the factors that contribute to it. We will also discuss respectfully expressing the student's feelings and needs. We will be reading one of the books listed in the sources. If time permits, I will teach the children some coping skills that they can practice. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Scared
In this last session, I will explain the definition of fear (scared) and the factors that contribute to it. We will also discuss how to respectfully express the student's feelings and needs. We will be reading one of the books listed in the sources. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The following is a list of sources we will use during the class. Parents are not required to buy the books, nor are they required to read to the students. I, the teacher, will use the sources below during classes.
I. Video:
Empathy (Inside Out)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t685WM5R6aM
II. Song:
If you're happy and you know it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6LoRZsHMSs
III. References may include some or all of the following books:
(1). You, Me and Empathy: Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion,recognizing and bullying behaviours
by Jayneen Sanders
(2). Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy
by Bob Sornson PhD
(3). The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Masters in Mass-communications and currently working on my Master’s in Social Work. I have taught for more than a decade from pre-school, grade school, high school, and college from Asia to the West.
I am passionate about teaching students who are eager to learn to become the best versions of themselves. In my spare time, I read and attend workshops to gather more tools and techniques to put more tools in my toolbox. I also love swimming, walking with our dog and spending time in nature. I look forward to working with your child! Please message me if you have questions.Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-5
2-5 learners per class
