What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Social-emotional skill learning in early childhood helps children better deal with their big feelings, relate better to others, and support positive decision-making strategies. Using songs, crafts, books, and games, and discussions, this ongoing class will explore various social skills each week to support the ongoing development of skills. All classes are fun and engaging. Learner to learner interaction is encouraged to continue to support emerging social skills. Skill development areas for this class are as follows: Week 1- Manners/Personal space Week 2- Turn-taking/Cooperation Week 3- Kindness Week 4- Respect/Responsibility Week 5- Friendship Week 6- Emotion Regulation Week 7- Decision Making/Problem Solving Week 8- Growth Mindset No previous knowledge is necessary to join this class. **any materials needed will be posted in the classroom at least 48 hours prior to class**
Learning Goals
Young learners will continue to explore and develop their positive social skills in fun and engaging ways and within a caring and supportive environment.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors may be used for a craft activity. Adult support may be required.
Supply List
*A specific list of materials will be posted in the classroom at least 48 hours prior to class commencing. Not all materials listed here will be required each week* - printer - print outs (to be uploaded to the classroom by the teacher) - writing/drawing utensils - glue - paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson)
Associate's Degree from Humber College
Ms. Sheera has a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care and a 3-year college Diploma in Child and Youth Work. She has been creating and facilitating emotional regulation groups for over 20 years in numerous environments, such as in schools, group home facilities and community centres; and with a variety of children and youth (i.e. children and youth with ASD, ADHD, OD, CD, anxiety diagnoses, as well as neurotypical children and youth).
Ms. Sheera has the following training certifications and continuously participates in professional learning opportunities:
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- Understanding and Intervening in the Cycle of Youth Violence training
- Single Sessions Counselling certification
- Courageous Conversations, Confronting Racial Discrimination and Anti-Black Racism (monthly ongoing opportunity)
- Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health and Trauma training sessions
Ms. Sheera is also a Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.
Ms. Sheera is a neurodivergent educator with an ADHD diagnosis.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-6 learners per class