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Summer Mindfulness Art & Self Esteem: Weekly Book & Activity

Completed by 122 learners
Ages 6-11
Live Group Class
During this mindfulness art class, we will start by reading & discussing a book with a social skills theme (empathy, self-esteem) and then create a piece of art. This is an interactive and fun class for kids to reflect back onto themselves.
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Live video meetings
1x per week
8-11 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Only if parents ask for an extending activity for further theme reinforcement.
Assessment
There will be on-going assessments for comprehension of the weekly theme through asking questions, discussions and art.

Class Experience

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:

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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

Other Details

Supply List
We will typically use the following supplies unless an email goes out before class:  
(**Please do not stress if you don't have all of the supplies - kids can use whatever supplies they like unless that class is teaching a specific art technigue in which parents will be notified ahead of time so they can prepare.)
1. Watercolors
2. Crayons / Oil Pastels (watercolors and "wax/oil" does not mix so this is a cool effect when you have both)
3. Paper that is good for painting on (student grade watercolor pads are perfect but some kids have done the classes on copy paper.)
4. Scissors
5. Glue
6. Markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will supply books, video clips, songs. Students only need to bring art supplies to class.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Florida State University
I have a master’s degree though the department of education and have been teaching and working with students for the past 20+ years.  I am a licensed K-12 special education teacher and was also the academic achievement specialist at my previous in-person school to make sure that all regular education K-8 students were making adequate progress in their academic studies each year. Prior to that I was a therapist for kids ages 5-17 who struggled with behaviors at home and at school.  

Throughout my experiences as an art therapist and then as a special education teacher, I have seen that children learn best when engaged in hands-on acitivities. They tend to retain information much more effectively when enaged in active learning. Besides learning the class standards, one of the other focuses for students in this class will be on actively participating.

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