Growth Mindset Journaling for Kids!
In this 4-week self-paced journaling class, learners build healthly, mindful habits and have fun with journaling at the same time! Learners use their creative minds to express themselves in their online journal (print option available).
Ms. C, M.A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. Students will work on their jounal each week and have the option to submit their journal to the teacher at the end of the 4 weeks!Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Health and welness are important for kids, pre-teens and teen ages! This 4-week journal writing experience will build healthy and mindful habits. Students will use an interactive, online journal via the platform Canva with pre-recorded videos each step of the way! Weekly lessons include: ➡️ Mindfulness video-based lessons (1 per week) ➡️ Canva How-To videos ➡️ Goal Setting and Check-in journal pages ➡️ Fun journaling prompts ➡️ Extra journaling pages *(a printable version of the entire journal is available as an option) About Ms. C I bring expertise to the virtual classroom with over 13 years of writing instruction in the middle school and high school classroom, both online and in person. This is interactive, asynchronous (self-paced) class specifically designed to empower young teens to practice health and wellness through written and creative expression. ➡️ This class features the I Do, We Do, You Do modeling structure. I Do= Teacher led instruction that SHOWS effective writing models and examples. We Do= Students practice a new skills with the support of the teacher (this can be done by the teacher using examples and sentence starters to support students as they apply their skills to various writing concepts) You Do= Student practice independently with out teacher support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHY SELF-PACED? No live classes on Zoom, offering a self-paced and flexible learning journey! You work at your pace - where, when, and how you want by watching pre-recorded videos, completing digital assessments, and posting your work to our classroom. ➡️ Why choose Self-Paced? Because it meets every students unique needs! This self-paced class meets *asynchronously*, there will be *no* live meetings. Recorded lessons, printouts, and writing tasks are posted to the virtual classroom on Outschool.com. Students will enjoy working at their own pace and on their schedule! ➡️ This class is a fun class! Students watch teacher-created videos as they follow an interactive class syllabus. This is your class, so work at your pace! I respond promptly to all posts, provide time for working on lessons in our weekly schedule, and give feedback. ➡️ Reasons a SELF-PACED class is better! 1.) Teacher-recorded videos mean you can pause instruction! Watch it again and again. 2.) No schedule conflicts or noise interruptions. 3.) You can pause, skip, back up, slow down, speed up, replay! 4.) Students can learn how they need to! I support all learner types, and accommodations are always my top priority! Throughout the course, students will receive personalized feedback on their writing, fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment.
Learning Goals
Digital-Workplace Skillls will use Canva to journal. This is a very popular design website that is used throughout schools and companies world-wide.Growth Mindset: Students will learn how to set goals and make healthy choices.
Syllabus
4 Units
5 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Week 1
Lesson 1:
How to Start Your Journal
In this short, easy to follow video, I will guide you on how to set up your online journal on Canva. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Goal Setting
Learners will watch a video on goal setting, decorate their personal online journal cover, complete a Weekly Check-In page, respond to a fun prompt and complete a video and written reflection page. Unit 2: Week 2
Lesson 3:
Trying New Things
Learners will watch a video on Learning New Skills, complete a Weekly Check-In page, respond to a fun prompt and complete a video and written reflection page. Unit 3: Week 3
Lesson 4:
What You Can Learn from Traveling
Learners will watch a video on Traveling, complete a Weekly Check-In page, respond to a fun prompt and complete a video and written reflection page. Other Details
Learning Needs
This class experience is designed for students who benefit from visual learning and can work at their own pace.
Parental Guidance
We will use Google Classroom as a platform for this class.
For learners under 13, parents please use or create a Gmail account for access.
Learners will access Canva through our Google Classroom and will prompt learners to log in to Canva (free access). For learners under 13, parents please create a Canva account using a Gmail or e-mail account for access.
Supply List
This course is created to be an interactive-online journal, BUT I have uploaded a printable version that learners can print and write in as well.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Northern Arizona University
I bring expertise to the virtual classroom with over 13 years of 6th-12th grade, and college-level writing instruction, both online and in person.
My passion is to support learners in their writing through building confidence using a growth mindset perspective. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $75 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 11-14
