During this class series, learners will interact with teacher and peers using a book theme. I will use books, video clips and art to make this class interactive and engaging. Students will learn about simple concept social skills (empathy, taking turns, mistakes are ok, feelings etc.)  If needed, I will start with a guided drawing to get the learners comfortable and then we will move into creating more individual pieces of artwork. At the end, we will share our art and experiences with each other. 

SUMMER 2024 BOOKS

Week of June 16:  It’s ok to try new things: “The Dot” Peter H Reynolds
Week of June 23:  NO CLASS
Week of June 30:  “ Sky Color” - Thinking Outside the Box
Week of July 7:    The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience by Jill Neimark
Week of July 14:    “When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left” 
                                Marc Colagiovanni & Peter H Reynolds
Week of July 21:  
Week of July 28:
Week of August 4:
Week of August 11:  
Week of August 18:
Week of August 25:

—————————-

2022-2023 SCHEDULE:
Week of Sept 4:  Be You!  by Peter H Reynolds
Week of Sept 11:  Things I Like About Myself
Week of Sept 18:  My Volcano Part 1: Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes" written by Dr. Daniela Owen
Week of Sept 25:  NO CLASS
Week of Oct 4:  My Angry Volcano Part 2 - Coping Skills:  Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes" written by Dr. Daniela Owen
Week of Oct 11:  FALL BREAK - NO CLASS
Week of Oct 18:  I Can Try New Things (watercolor + oil pastel class)
                           Materials needed: oil pastels, watercolors, salt, sharpie marker
Week of Oct 23: Halloween Theme: experimenting with oil pastels, watercolors, salt, sharpie marker
Week of Nov 7:  Compassion - A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Phillip C. Stead
Week of Nov 14:  Self-compassion & Kindness - Listening to My Heart by Gabe Garcia

 --- Thanksgiving Break:  Nov 22 - Nov 26

Week of Nov 29:  Thankful by Samantha Cotterill
Week of Dec 6:  “Sky Color” - Thinking Outside the Box

  --- Winter Break:  Wed. Dec 16 - Mon. Jan 9 (Classes Resume Tuesday Jan 10th)

Week of Jan 10:  Giraffe Problems
Week of Jan 17:  Finish Giraffe Problems art & discussion.
Week of Jan 24:  I am Stronger Than Anxiety by Elizabeth Cole - Mandala Art
Week of Jan 30:  “Sky Color” - Thinking Outside the Box
Week of Feb 7:  It’s ok to try new things: “The Dot”
Week of Feb 14:  NO CLASS
Week of Feb 20:  Change Your Mindset: “Beautiful OOPS!” By Barney Saltzberg
Week of Feb 28:  Challenge Yourself - continue Beautiful Oops! Art
Week of March 5:  NO CLASS - Spring Break
Week of March 12:  “When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left” Marc Colagiovanni & Peter H Reynolds
Week of March 19:  It’s ok if no-one likes what I’m doing:  “Van Gogh”
Week of March 26: How I made a friend By Daniel Georges
Week of April 3:  We Are All Different: Autism Appreciation Week
Week of April 10:  "I'm Here" - I Believe in Myself
Week of April 17:  Little Perfectionist - "The Most Magnificent Thing!" By Ashley Spires
Week of April 24:  The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience by Jill Neimark
Week of May 1:  Summer Safety ("Be Safe around Strangers" + Safety Kay)
Week of May 8:  **LAST DAY OF CLASS**  Book TBD.

BOOKS:
It’s ok to try new things: “The Dot”
It’s ok to be different: “Spaghetti in my Hot Dog Bun”
I can regulate myself:  “I am Yoga” 
I don't have to be perfect:  "Ish"
I can calm myself:  "My Magic Breath"
I can be compassionate:  “I’m Here”
Be Yourself!:  "A Bad Case of Stripes"
I can be brave: “The Museum”
It’s ok if no-one likes what I’m doing:  “Van Gogh”
Be Yourself & Go With Your Heart:  “Giraffes Can Dance”
Thanksgiving Be Thankful Book: I Am Grateful
Change Your Mindset: “Beautiful OOPS!” By Barney Saltzberg
“Going Places” by Peter H Reynolds
Big Feelings + Ways to Calm Myself
Brainpopjr Mindfulness
How I made a friend By Daniel Georges
Friendships
Worrying:  "I Am Peace"
BrainPop = Healthy Bodies and Mind
“Sky Color” - Thinking Outside the Box