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FLEX Discovering True Happiness Life Skills to Understand How to Be Happy 6W1

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Ages 7-10
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This 6-week course is designed to help individuals understand and achieve true happiness in their lives. The course will cover a variety of topics that are essential for understanding and cultivating happiness.
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
Each week, there will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes of homework assigned to help participants develop and apply the ideas taught in class to their own lives.
Assessment
I will ask them at the end of the class if they are: a) already happier; or b) understand good ways of making themselves happier later. That's it!

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
What is happiness? What makes you happy? What makes other people happy? What makes a happy society?

In this class we will explore all these questions by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of some theories of happiness. I will then suggest a working definition of happiness to use for the rest of the class.
Once we have settled on a working definition of happiness we look at how the mind and body interact to underpin happiness.
Then we look at things that generally make people happy and what habits are the most likely to lead to happiness. We can discuss why everyone doesn't do all of them all the time! Finally we look at whether society should make happiness is central focus instead of, for example, economic growth or money.

Topics to include:

Week 1 : 
What is "Happiness"?

Week 2 : 
How do you get Happy?

Week 3:  
Why we need to know the difference between needs and wants?

Week 4:  
Why money won't buy happiness?

Week 5:  
What habits are the most likely to lead to happiness?

Week 6:  
We look at whether society should make happiness is central focus instead of, for example, economic growth or money.

The flexible schedule (Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! You can also spend extra time on the topics your child is most interested in. Since this is a flex class with no live meetings, students can log in at a convenient time to complete the week's lesson. We will be going through each week as a group and I will post the lesson weekly (depending on which day you started).

The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week, as part of a project. 

After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps on how to create a process to manage their finances successfully. 

Time frame for the Week:
Mondays - The teacher will post the information needed for the week. Students can submit questions.
Tuesdays - Wednesday - The teacher can answer any questions pertaining to the topic of the week.  The students will need to complete any homework assignments and answer any questions in the discussion.
Thursday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom for teacher feedback and discussion. Students will discuss it among themselves.
Friday - The teacher will provide feedback to the class and individual students.
Saturday - Sunday - The teacher will be available to answer any questions that the students may have for the week or the next week.

The aim of this course is to help students improve their happiness and confidence by teaching them how to be more happy and more confident and how to be more effective once they get it.

No required experience or previous knowledge is needed by the learners.

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This class is currently being taught by Jo Reynolds.

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This is the flexible version of my course, I also teach all of my classes LIVE. Please see our profile page for a full list of all the classes we offer.

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For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.

Learning Goals

Students will learn different theories of happiness and a good working defintion.
They will also learn about habits that in general lead to happiness.
They will learn how to think about happiness at different levels, like their own happiness, the happiness of their friends and family and that happiness of world they live in.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What is 'Happiness'?What is 'Happiness'?
 Explore the concept of happiness through various philosophical and psychological lenses to establish a foundational understanding.Explore the concept of happiness through various philosophical and psychological lenses to establish a foundational understanding. 
Lesson 2:
How do you get Happy?How do you get Happy?
 Investigate the interplay between mind and body in achieving happiness, emphasizing the role of positive habits and mindsets.Investigate the interplay between mind and body in achieving happiness, emphasizing the role of positive habits and mindsets. 
Lesson 3:
Understanding Needs vs. WantsUnderstanding Needs vs. Wants
 Learn the importance of distinguishing needs from wants and its impact on personal happiness and fulfillment.Learn the importance of distinguishing needs from wants and its impact on personal happiness and fulfillment. 
Lesson 4:
The Myth of Money and HappinessThe Myth of Money and Happiness
 Delve into why financial wealth does not directly correlate with happiness, exploring alternative paths to joy.Delve into why financial wealth does not directly correlate with happiness, exploring alternative paths to joy. 

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Brighton University UK
Jo Reynolds BSc Money Business Video Games YouTube
Johnathan is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful companies before the age of 30. He has always been driven to succeed in life, and this drive began in his teens when he first recognized the power of positive motivation.

Johnathan was fortunate to have had a good mentor who guided him through the complexities of financial management. This early guidance helped him understand the value of money and business, and develop the skills to identify and seize opportunities to make money and manage an investment portfolio.

In addition to his entrepreneurial experience, Johnathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is dedicated to sharing his life skills knowledge with others. He regularly teaches life skills, business, and English to young people (middle and high schoolers) and adults around the world.

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