$10
per classExploring Emotions: Blue Zone Adventure (Sadness for K-2)
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 4-8
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
35 min
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Embark on a heartfelt journey as we explore the gentle Blue Zone, diving into the realm of sadness. Join me for an enchanting reading of "The River" by Tom Percival, where students will discover the power of emotions and find ways to unfreeze their sadness. In this class, my mission is to guide students in recognizing expressions and body language associated with the Blue Zone while engaging in interactive activities. Inspired by "The River," we'll explore practical and age-appropriate strategies to navigate and thaw frozen feelings of sadness. Let's turn the Blue Zone into an opportunity for growth and resilience! Highlights of the Class: 📖 Storytime with "The River": Immerse yourselves in the touching story by Tom Percival, exploring the journey of emotions and the importance of unfreezing sadness. 🎭 Express Yourself: Learn to identify facial expressions and body language linked to the Blue Zone, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy. ❄️ Thawing Strategies: Discover creative ways to unfreeze and navigate feelings of sadness, empowering young hearts with effective coping mechanisms. 🤗 Interactive Unfreeze Activity: Engage in a writing and drawing activity where students can share what helps unfreeze their sadness, utilizing learned calm strategies and extending comprehension of the text, The River. Join us on this compassionate exploration of the Blue Zone, where emotions are embraced, and we discover the strength within each feeling. Enroll now to ensure your child's place in this tender and empowering class!
Learning Goals
1. Emotional Recognition and Understanding: Develop the ability to recognize and understand facial expressions and body language associated with the Blue Zone (sadness), promoting emotional literacy and empathy.
2. Sadness Management Strategies: Acquire age-appropriate strategies to navigate and thaw frozen feelings of sadness, empowering young learners with practical tools for emotional well-being.
3. Creative Expression and Empathy: Cultivate a compassionate and supportive environment for creative expression, allowing students to explore and share what helps unfreeze their sadness, fostering empathy and understanding among peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Before diving into the enriching content of this class, I want to assure parents that our discussions will not be therapeutic in nature. I understand that families have varying comfort levels around certain subjects. Students will be exposed to emotional literacy vocabulary and make connections with book characters, building comprehension and emotional intelligence.
Supply List
A paper & pencil or whiteboard for class! Activity pages will be available for download, but are not required.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a licensed elementary educator with over 7 years of experience teaching all core subjects in K-2, including social emotional learning topics. I have my Master's in Curriculum & Instruction from The Ohio State University, focusing on creative learning methodologies. I held instructional coaching and mentor teacher positions at my previous school focusing on social emotional learning and literacy enhancement. I have a passion for helping students find success in and out of the classroom with emotional literacy!
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