What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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1 hour per week. Journaling prompts, mindful challenges, and other fun items will be added to each week's lesson.Grading
This course is to support self-improvement and decrease stress. Therefore, grading would hinder the concept of the course. Feedback will be given if requested.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This self-paced class will introduce new learners to the powerful combination of meditation and journaling as tools for stress management. Through practical exercises and guided instruction, participants will learn how to cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. This class will run for 5 weeks and will cover a different theme for each week. Each week will consist of one video and will include additional resources that can be viewed or printed.
Learning Goals
The goal is to create a supportive and welcoming environment where teens feel comfortable exploring meditation and journaling as tools for managing stress.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Stress, Shmess!
What is stress, really?
How stress shows up in your life.
Why it's totally normal to feel stressed.
The lowdown on the mind-body connection.
Lesson 2:
Meditate to Impress
What is meditation, and why would I even want to do it?
Easy meditation techniques you can try.
Meditation for better sleep, focus, and mood.
Lesson 3:
Deep Dive into Meditation & Intro to Journaling
Meditation challenges and how to overcome them.
Cool meditation tips and tricks.
Journaling: Your secret weapon against stress.
Lesson 4:
Spill the Tea (on Paper)
Different ways to journal (bullet journals, gratitude journals, etc.).
Journaling prompts to get you started.
Other Details
Supply List
-Quiet space away from distractions -Something to write on or type on
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A YouTube link to view each week's video will be left in the classroom. Any additioinal materials will be in the form of PDFs and linked within the course content.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Amber is a certified, advanced children's yoga teacher for ages 2-18. In addition, Amber is also a 500hr registered yoga teacher (RYT) and a Yoga Alliance Member. Prior to teaching yoga to children, Amber worked as a physical therapist assistant helping children with special needs for over 15 years in the local school systems. She continually strives to learn all she can to help children reach their fullest potential.
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Self-Paced Course
$10
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Ages: 13-18