Exploring Emotions: Yellow Zone Adventure (Anxiety & Worry for K-2)
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Embark on a thoughtful journey into the Yellow Zone, where we'll explore the realm of worry and anxiety. Join me for an inspiring reading of "Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival, as students discover the power of emotions and create their very own worry monsters. In this class, my mission is to guide students in recognizing expressions and body language associated with the Yellow Zone while engaging in interactive activities. Drawing inspiration from "Ruby Finds a Worry," we'll explore...
1. Emotional Awareness and Expression: Develop the ability to recognize and express emotions associated with the Yellow Zone (worry/anxiety), fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness. 2. Worry Management Strategies: Acquire age-appropriate and creative strategies to address and manage worries, empowering young minds with practical tools for navigating the Yellow Zone. 3. Creative Expression and Coping: Cultivate a supportive and imaginative environment for creative expression through the creation of worry monsters, providing a tangible outlet for expressing and managing worries while fostering resilience.
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!
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.
Welcome to my teaching corner! I'm Cassidy Pietrick, an accomplished elementary educator with a passion for nurturing young minds. Over the course of 7 rewarding years in the primary education sector, I've dedicated myself to empowering K-3...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
3-6 learners per class