BIG Emotions: Activity and Story!
In this ongoing class we will focus on social-emotional learning by reading 'A Little Spot' books, we will complete an activity, and I will provide handouts and additional activities for your use later for emotion regulation.
Kellie Trout
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this class we will read "A Little Spot of Emotion" box set, by Diane Abler. I will read these in a read aloud format, and I will complete an activity based on the spot we read about. This is a hands-on activity that learners are welcome to join me in, but is not necessary. I will also provide handouts for learners to complete. Week of May 8- A Little Scribble Spot Learners will listen to "A Little Scribble Spot" about a spot who has so many feelings at once! We can then make our own Scribble Spot! Week of May 15- A Little Peaceful Spot Learners will listen to "A Little Peaceful Spot" about a spot who shrinks negative spots and grows his peaceful spot. We can then make a sensory bottle to use when we need to grow our peaceful spot! Week of May 22- A Little Spot of Happiness Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Happiness" about a spot who feels happy! We can then start a happiness paper chain that can be added onto all week! Week of May 29- A Little Spot of Sadness Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Sadness" about a spot who feels sad. We can then do an activity about sadness and making room for other emotions. Week of June 5- A Little Spot of Anger Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Anger" about a spot who feels anger. We can then do an activity about anger and how it can grow! Week of June 12- A Little Spot of Anxiety Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Anxiety" about a spot who feels anxious. We can then do an activity about how anxiety weighs us down. Week of June 19- A Little Spot of Love Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Love" about a spot who feels loved! We can then do an activity about what makes us feel loved! Week of June 26- A Little Spot of Confidence Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Confidence" about a spot who feels confident! We can then design bracelets to grow our confidence spots! Week of July 3- A Little Respectful Spot Learners will listen to "A Little Respectful Spot." We will then work on how to respect people, places and things! Week of July 10 - A Little Spot of Responsibility Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Responsibility." We will then make a good decision chart! Week of July 17 - A Little Spot of Kindness Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Kindness." We will then make kindness cards! Week of July 31 - A Little Spot of Patience Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Patience." We will then do a patience activity! Week of August 7 - Finding Your Spot in the World Learners will listen to "Finding Your Spot in the World." We will then design our own lamps! Week of August 14 - A Little Spot of Organization Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Organization." We will then brainstorm ways to stay organized! Week of August 21 - A Little Spot of Honesty Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Honesty." We will then go through honesty scenarios! Week of August 28 - A Little Safety Spot (at School) Learners will listen to "A Little Safety Spot." We will then learn about signs that keep us safe! Week of September 4 - A Little Spot of Feelings Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Feelings." We will then play a game with facial expression flashcards! Week of September 11 - A Little Spot of Frustration Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Frustration." We will then create 'Frustration Flips'! Week of September 18 - A Little Spot of Belonging Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Belonging." We will then play 'Belonging Bingo'! Week of September 25 - A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking." We will then create oak trees and palm trees! Week of October 2 - A Little Calm Spot Learners will listen to "A Little Calm Spot." We will then design our own 'Calm Corner'! Week of October 9 - A Little Spot of Boredom Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Boredom." We will then create a 'Boredom Checklist'! Week of October 16 - A Little Spot of Empathy Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Empathy." We will then do a perspective activity! Week of October 23 - A Little Spot of Worry Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Worry." We will then create a 'Worry Pocket'! Week of October 30 - A Little Spot of Optimism Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Optimism." We will then do an activity about mindset! Week of November 6 - A Little Spot of Courage Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Courage." We will then create 'Courage Cards'! Week of November 13 - A Little Spot of Talent Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Talent." We will then create a talent mobile! Week of November 20 - A Little Thankful Spot Learners will listen to "A Little Thankful." We will then brainstorm some things we are thankful for! Week of November 27 - A Little Spot of Teamwork Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Teamwork." We will then write a teamwork story and draw a teamwork picture! Week of December 4 - A Little Spot of Creativity Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Creativity." We will then create musical instruments out of everyday items! Week of December 11 - A Little Spot of Perseverance Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Perseverance." We will then turn scribbles into beautiful drawings! Week of December 18 - A Little Spot of Giving Learners will listen to "A Little Spot of Giving." We will then work on giving non-material things, like friendship and patience.
Learning Goals
Students will listen to a read aloud about emotion regulation and social emotional learning, then complete an activity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We are reading a book about feelings. I will only read the book and do a follow up activity. Because I am a licensed teacher, and not a therapist, that is the extent of what I will cover.
I will also complete an activity every class , and if your learner follows along you may want to supervise or help them (pouring, gluing, blowing up a balloon, etc.).
Supply List
ACTIVITIES/ SUPPLIES ARE OPTIONAL - Teacher-supplied handouts are needed Handouts will be provided. I will complete an activity after each book. Completing the activity along with me is OPTIONAL, but if you want your leaner to you will need the following for those activities: Week of May 8: You will need one of the following in multiple colors: Wikki Sticks, yarn, pipe cleaners, model magic. I'll be using pipe cleaners. Week of May 15: Empty water bottle, water, vegetable oil, food coloring, little items (beads, buttons, glitter, trinkets, etc.) Week of May 22: Strips of construction paper (yellow would be best), tape/ glue Week of May 29: Dry sponge, cup/bowl of water Week of June 5: A balloon (red would be best) Week of June 12: A bag with some useful things, and some heavy things (I will have a backpack with pencils, a notebook, crayons, and heavy rocks) Week of June 19: A cut out heart or heart drawn on a piece of paper, little pieces of paper to glue onto that heart, or circle stickers instead of little papers Week of June 26: Bracelet template provided by me, coloring supplies, ' I am in control of my emotions' handout
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"A Little Spot of Emotion" box set by Diane Alber
Permission granted by the author to conduct read aloud and use handouts.
Joined April, 2022
5.0
47reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Master's of Education and am a certified teacher with over ten years experience in education. I am certified in K-6 elementary education, 7-12 social studies education, 7-12 language arts education, and K-12 Reading education. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-6 learners per class
