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Being Weird is Wonderful!
Holli
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In this one-time class, learners will read the story "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" and practice embracing their uniqueness and "weirdness" by creating Molly Lou Melon inspired self-portraits.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Being Weird is Wonderful! Just ask Molly Lou Melon! Learners will read the story "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" written by Patty Lovell and illustrated by David Catrow. Learners will practice embracing their "weirdness" or uniqueness by thinking of the special things that make them who they are. Learners will draw a self-portrait in the style of Molly Lou Melon to remind them that what makes them weird makes them unique and what makes them unique makes them who they are!
- Students will define the word "unique."
- Students will increase their self-esteem by thinking of the "weird" things that make them special.
- Students will create a Molly Lou Melon inspired self-portrait and list the ways they are unique.
I have been a Social-Emotional Learning Teacher for the past 3 years and am working towards my Master's in Social-Emotional Learning. I have taught students with emotional disabilities and students with autism. I am trained in Restorative Practices and Restorative Justice. I have used the Zones of Regulation building-wide in the past two schools I've worked at.
paper, pencil, crayon or markers or colored pencils
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! My name is Holli Nelson and I teach social-emotional learning classes. I teach classes on topics such as emotional regulation, coping skills, conflict resolution, growth mindset, and how the brain works. I have taught preschool, first grade,...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-6 learners per class
