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Thanksgiving: Magical Gratitude Journals
Did you know that people that keep a gratitude journal are more likely to be happier? During Thanksgiving week, we will meet for 2 days and create individualized, unique gratitude journals. This class is creative, fun, and beneficial.
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7-10
year old learners
1-8
learners per class
$24
Charged upfront
$8 per class
Meets 3x per week
Over 1 week
45 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Extensive research has been done (and is still continuing) on happiness. The number 1 strategy to increase happiness is to write in a gratitude journal every day. Like many people, I have started such a journal and stopped using it within a week. I love writing so I decided that listing my gratitudes just does not work for me. I came up with many ideas for gratitude journals including lists since it does work for some people. I will include printables to glue or staple into the journals. We...
Students will experience writing in a fun way. They will learn different journaling techniques. Students will interact with peers. The goal of the class is to enjoy writing and to create a journal to foster more happiness in each child's life.
Training: Bachelor of Science Degree: Psychology with minors in world religion, philosophy, and sociology Teaching Certification: Preschool-Grade 9, cross-categorical special education Master of Education Lifelong Teaching Certification Employment: 11 years as a 7th and 8th-grade special education teacher 4 years as an elementary special education teacher 2 years as English as a second language teacher online Freelance editor and proofreader-on and off for 20 years My son and I joined Outschool in September of 2019. We also started homeschooling at the same time. I enjoy being a parent and a teacher with Outschool. I receive valuable insight due to my two roles. Extra: -I love learning. I love learning about writing, science, literature, arts, history, and many more topics. -I have done a lot of research, took classes, and in many cases received certification for the following: social skills, happiness, mindfulness, crisis intervention, mental illness, disabilities, self-esteem for elementary and middle schoolers -I have lead many clubs and classes in these areas too. I also have extensive knowledge of the impact of stress, mental illness, chronic illness, and environmental circumstances on a person's learning. -Soccer Player and Coach: eons -I love working with children.
I do not have specific homework for the students. The journals are magical and become part of the student. They may want to work on their journal set-up outside of class. I will also encourage students to write in their journals on a daily basis.
notebook or blank journal, markers, glue, scissors, pencils Optional: Students may want to use magazines to cut out pictures, photographs, stickers, and/or washi tape. This is not necessary for the class.
No assessment. Hopefully, parents will witness progress by observing more smiles on their child's face.
2 hours 15 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
I will provide printables that will increase the magic of the journals. Every child is different. Parents will decide if their child needs assistance during the class with scissors and glue.
Teacher
About Me
"I don't know what to write about. Why do I have to edit my paper? I don't like writing." Have you heard similar statements in your home? I heard these statements so much that I decided to do something about it. I studied various ways to teach...
