The REAL Size of My Problem

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 5-9

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, learners will focus on increasing their understanding around the size of the problem versus the size of their reaction.

Ms. Sheera (she/her)

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(274 reviews)

Rising Star

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-7 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

The ability to differentiate what problems are big ones and which ones are little, is an important skill for young people to acquire. Often times young people end up dealing with their problems in "bigger ways" than they need to. This then may impede their abilities to make positive choices. 

Through fun, engaging, and interactive activities, learners will focus on identifying some common problems young people may experience, various ways in which we can deal with them, and if needed, some examples of positive coping strategies that may be used. By exploring the problem versus reaction size, learners will focus on the important skill of recognizing when a big reaction is suitable, and when a small reaction is expected, and what each may look like.

The teacher will facilitate ongoing dialogue to help learners understand the concepts being taught. Learner to learner interaction is encouraged as various viewpoints and experiences assist in the learning process. Learners do not need any previous skills or experience to participate in this class.

*Please note this is not a support or therapy group, this is a skill-acquiring class to help learners recognize common problems versus reaction size and employ positive techniques when needed.

Learning Goals

Students will explore ways to help figure out the size of a problem and identify appropriate reactions. Students will improve their understanding of expected reactions to common problems young people may face.

Other Details

Supply List

- printer
- worksheet (will be added to the classroom within 48 hours prior to class start)
- writing/drawing utensils

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Sheera (she/her)

Joined August, 2020

4.9

274reviews

Rising Star

Profile

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.