Social Studies
Halloween & Beyond - World Celebrations of Harvest Time & Ancestors' Devotion
Learner explores Halloween, its origins, as well as surprising, ancient world traditions that celebrate the Harvest, Day of the Souls and the Dead, including "El Día de los Muertos", and the continuity of ancestors' love, strength & wisdom.
7-12
year olds
1-2
learners per class
$40
Charged upfront
Meets once
60 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
Important Notes: All of my classes are inclusive. Classes are suitable for the neurodiverse child. CEFR: B1-B2 and above. In this one-time secular class, Learner will explore some of the major world traditions that celebrate the Harvest, as well as the Ancestors. The class will start with the origin and traditions of the Irish celebration of Samhain, then Halloween in the USA, followed by a number of other celebrations from China, Japan, Spain, Mexico's famous Day of the Souls & the...
Teacher holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies; her thesis research was based on art and world humanities. She is a valued art history, yoga, and humanities/linguistics teacher on our Outschool platform (see other parents' reviews).
Learner will require a quiet area to enjoy the class and be able to participate with open video and mic.
Informally, throughout class time.
1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
The sources used in this class include The Smithsonian Institution, History, PBS, National Geographic, and Harvard University. For the Day of the Dead, from Mexico, in addition to articles on the matter by the above captioned and well respected institutions, a FaceTime interview was conducted with Dr. Fernando Quiros Pacheco, a physicist native of Mexico, currently working on the Magellan Telescope Project in Pasadena, California. All sources are based on unbiased journalism and/or factual descriptions of how these traditions are practiced by the people today.
Teacher
Pamela Ocana, M.A.It is my passion to share the gifts of Yoga, Meditation, Art History/Humanities, Languages, Kindness & Logic in a joyful & mindful way with children of all ages, including those young at heart. I believe these areas of study help cultivate personal wellbeing, an enriched community, and ultimately, a more peaceful world.
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About Me
1) I teach subjects that have captivated my mind and heart for a lifetime: Mindful Yoga, rooted in its well-proven techniques (Mindfulness, Poses, Breathing Control Exercises, and Meditation); kid-friendly Art History classes; Linguistic...
