Resilient Kids Keep Cool: Strengthening Emotional Intelligence
A fun, interactive lesson that builds resilience by identifying feelings in the body and developing strategies to get calm and in control, giving students confidence in their ability to self-regulate and communicate about it with family.
Lori Serratto
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(283)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Does your child know what to do with his/her big feelings? Can she manage the day to day stress, or are you noticing an increase in anxiety, frustration, withdrawal, or overwhelm? Kids who understand how to regulate their emotions (meaning they can identify their own feelings and come back to a calmer state quickly) make healthier and wiser choices with their thoughts and behaviors. Emotion regulation is one of the core skills in building a child's resilience. Resilience is the thing that equips kids to navigate the complicated and stressful world and still be able to take advantage of the opportunities available to reach their goals and dreams. In this class, students get to learn about and practice using a specific emotion regulation tool. They will become more aware of how they are feeling emotionally and physically, and then create a personal plan for what to do to calm down. Students will also practice a relaxation technique together as a class. Students are encouraged to contribute their ideas to the class conversation and activities, or they may choose to observe and reflect using printouts at home. NOTE: This class is also offered in the flexible schedule format in case the live class times do not fit in your schedule. You can find the class listing by searching for: (FLEX) Resilient Kids Keep Cool This is the first class in my "Resilient Kids" series. Although each class is helpful on its own, the suggested order is below: 1. Resilient Kids Keep Cool 2. Resilient Kids Grow Gratitude 3. Resilient Kids Stop Stinkin' Thinkin' 4. Resilient Kids Are Talented Talkers and Listeners 5. Resilient Kids Problem Solve Like a CHAMP 6. Resilient Kids Have Standout Sidekicks **If you are interested in enrolling in multiple classes, I offer the series at a bundled rate in my class, "Bounce Back Buddies"
Learning Goals
Students will learn to:
-identify emotions and connect them to physiological responses in the body
-understand why they benefit from choosing to calm themselves
-practice using the feeling thermometer as a tool for awareness and communication
-brainstorm various calming techniques
-practice a calming technique as a class
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I encourage parents to listen in to the lessons or ask your child about what s/he learned so that the skills can be applied as a family for maximum benefit. Because this is a skill-building class, it is not a substitute for individual, group, or family therapy. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like further guidance with the material.
Supply List
PDF's will be provided. To find them, click on the "Classroom" tab and scroll down the page. The link is in blue writing. Please print them in advance and have a pen ready to write with. If printing is not an option, a blank piece of paper to write on is fine.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2019
4.8
283reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe resilience is a critical trait for anyone working toward being the best they can be, and it is something that can be strengthened like a muscle. I am personally committed to helping build resilient kids, and ultimately resilient families, in my own community and beyond. I have a background as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. However, most of my work has been as a Resiliency Skills Trainer with a program out of UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. In that position, I taught several skill-building workshops with groups of kids (ages 3-13) and adults. I also worked with families individually. I taught the skills of emotion regulation (including healthy thinking styles), communication, goal setting, and problem-solving.
I am excited to bring my background and personal style to Outschool so I can help you accomplish your goals. My approach to teaching resiliency skills with kids is especially unique because I focus on connecting with each child in a way that creates a FUN and ENGAGING learning environment! I can't wait to meet your child and begin learning together!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 535 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-8 learners per class
