Build Your Own "Calm Down" Kit!
In this 4-week course, learners will discuss emotions and calming strategies while creating self-regulation tools. By the end of the course, learners will have their own "calm down" kit to use when their emotions are running high!
Erin Moffet, M. Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Many children struggle with regulating their emotions and can easily become frustrated, agitated, or upset. Learning to self-regulate emotions is an important life skill, but children often require guidance to learn how to do this effectively. This interactive class allows children to learn various calming strategies while also creating four separate tools to develop a kit that can be used to cope with highly charged emotions. Each session will include an open-ended discussion about the emotions we feel and what causes those emotions. The teacher will guide learners to share calming strategies that they already use, and introduce alternative strategies as needed. Learners will spend a majority of the class time creating a calming tool for their kit (see below for specific activities). Towards the end of the class, the teacher will provide a brief demonstration on how to appropriately use the tool. "Calm Down Kit" activity progression: Session 1: Make a Stress Ball Session 2: Create an Emotions Journal Session 3: Build a Calming Sensory Bottle Session 4: Design a Poster **Bonus: Learners will also receive a free set of calming strategy cards to include in their kits at the end of the course!**
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Since we will be focusing on emotions (which can be a sensitive topic for some) please note the following:
At the beginning of each class, we will go over our group norms which will include demonstrating respect for others and being supportive of peers. This group is designed to be a positive and safe space for students to be able to share freely and without judgment. Any disrespectful or unkind behavior will be reported to parents/guardians and may result in the student being disenrolled from the class.
While I have a lot of experience with social and emotional learning, I am not a trained medical professional and therefore cannot provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a licensed medical or mental health professional with any questions or concerns you may have.
Supply List
Session 1 (Stress ball): Deflated balloon(s), sand or flour, measuring cup, funnel, spoon Session 2 (Emotions journal): Notebook, paper, coloring materials, scissors, glue, favorite photos, and/or stickers Session 3 (Calming bottle): Plastic water bottle, mason jar, or travel size shampoo bottle; water; food coloring; glitter Session 4 (Poster): Paper, coloring materials
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been trained in Restorative Practices and Youth Mental Health First Aid, and have taken various Child Psychology and Child Development courses in order to obtain my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education.
As a third grade teacher for the last six years, I have made social-emotional learning a priority in the classroom and have witnessed incredible results with some of my most struggling and discouraged learners. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class
