The Self Confidence Project for Preteens Live Ongoing Course
Come make friends and learn why it is important to work on self-esteem through fun and engaging journaling topics and skills building projects.
Jennifer Hughes, B.A., J.D., LL.M, LC
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Student's will start their Bullet Journal page at the beginning of class but may not finish. They are welcome to finish during the week and bring it to show next class.Assessment
Parents are welcome to contact teacher at anytime.Class Experience
NEW SECTION STARTING IN JUNE!
The Self-Confidence Project recognizes that adolescence can be very challenging and encourages preteens to express themselves through bullet journaling and self-exploratory handouts. Each week we will connect as a group and create a bullet journal page that centers on a self-affirming topic. We also play a student chosen game for the last 10-15 minutes of class. All you need in terms of supplies is a journal/sketchbook/paper, writing utensils and something to color your pages.
Topics change weekly but include:
*Gratitude and needs versus wants
* Short Term Goals
* Having Empathy
* Organization
* Learning New Things
* Conflict Resolution
* Mindfulness
* Seasonal Bucket Lists
* Self-Care
*Music and our brain
*Being Assertive
*Toxic Friendships
*Computer Safety
*Self-Compassion
*Talking to Other/Using "I Statements"
*Innovation and Creativity
*Support Tree
*Public Speaking
*Facing Fears
*Sportsmanship
*Bullying/Being Assertive but Safe
*In my Control/out of my Control
*Perfectionism
*Screen Safety
Upcoming Topics:
Week of :
Ongoing Saturday Class Topics:
Sat May 11th: No Class
Sat May 18th How we present ourselves to others/persuasion
Sat May 25th: Creativity/Public Speaking
Sat June 1st: Monthly Portfolio Pages
Sat June 8th: Overcoming bad habits
Sat June 15th: Summer Bucket List
Sat June 22nd: The Mountain and the Valley
Sat June 29th: A Day in the Life
Sat July 6th Face Your Feelings Project
Sat July 13th Music and your Brain
Sat July 20th Portfolio Day
Sat July 27th Problem Solving Escape Room
Sat 8/24 CBT workbook
Sat 9/1 Actions/Consequences
Sat 9/8 Manners/Tea Party Etiquette (we are having a tea party during class)
New Class Beginning in September 2024
All About Me/Introducing Ourselves to Other
Mindful Moods/Mood Tracker/My Happy Place
Smart Goals/Habit Tracker
Being Grateful/Needs vs Wants/ Gratitude Rainbow
Seasonal Bucket Lists
Circle of Control
Empathy
Self Compassion/Mandela Project
Fixed vs. Growth MindsetLearning Goals
Here are 4 benefits of journal writing for students:
According to an article by Positive Psychology, students of all ages can benefit from journaling.
It has proven effective in an area that is vital for child and adolescent development: increasing self-efficacy and promoting a healthy sense of control over one’s life (Fritson, 2008).
The article not only lists 83 benefits of journaling for all ages but specifically goes on to state that journaling helps students in many ways:
Helping them deal with “big feelings” in a healthy and safe way;
Improving their writing skills, including spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar;
Enhancing their reading skills;
Enhancing their communication skills (both written and verbal);
Taking advantage of an outlet for things that are difficult to express or uncomfortable to share;
Exploring and identifying their emotions;
Allowing themselves to feel “taboo” emotions like anger;
Examining the pros and cons of something to help them make a decision;
Reflecting on their thoughts about something after the fact;
Gaining insight into their own motives and the motives of others;
Seeing the positives as well as the negatives;
Planning out tough conversations in advance (Morin, 2018; Rodriguez, 2017).
Fritson, K. K. (2008). Impact of journaling on students’ self-efficacy and locus of control. InSight: A Journal of Scholarly Teaching, 3, 75-83.
Froh, J. J., Sefick, W. J., & Emmons, R. A. (2008). Counting blessings in early adolescents: An experimental study of gratitude and subjective well-being. Journal of School Psychology, 46, 213-233.
Morin, A. (2018). The benefits of journaling for kids. Very Well Family. Retrieved from https://www.verywellfamily.com/the-benefits-of-journaling-for-kids-2086712
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A student's journal can be deeply personal. You may want to discuss privacy issues ahead of class. My hope is that student's will share and be proud of what they create, but they do not have to. I also reserve the right to not offer recordings if a class shares things that are private. While doing our self-portraits, if you find that your student cannot think of good things to say about themselves, gently drop in suggestions. Please let me know of any accommodations I can do ahead of time for your student. If you suspect your student is in any type of crisis, please speak with their physician or seek help from a counselor.
Supply List
Bullet Journal (Can be any journal, with or without lines, but must be sturdy enough to glue pages and designs). Journaling Gel Pens or Markers Optional: Stickers, Stencils, Paints, etc. If there are handouts, students do not need to print them, we can put the topics directly in our journals, they are typically there for guidance. I will let you know which ones will need to be printed out. Your students will be able to choose during the week how they wish to proceed with their journal.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from State University of Buffalo School of Law
Journals have been a part of my life since I was a child. I successfully completed Law School with four children in tote, mainly because of my journal lists. They kept me sane and organized.
For twenty years I have had the opportunity to work with students from Pre-K through Graduate School in both a traditional learning atmosphere and those classes that deviate from neurotypical teaching. I am a retired certified teacher, attorney and mother of seven. I am also an attorney that specializes in Family and Criminal Court. I represented kids in NY for twenty years that were going through family court and was trained to handle kids in crisis.
Every class I create is first implemented in my own household. My teaching philosophy is that all students are individuals and unique learners that must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and where mistakes are considered education victories.
While incorporating the eight learning styles into each class, I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. (4) Students need the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment. (5) Technology must be incorporated into the school day.Reviews
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