Exploring Emotions: Red Zone Adventure (Anger for K-2)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
In this colorful journey, we'll delve into the captivating world of emotions, focusing on the powerful Red Zone - the realm of anger. Through a delightful reading of "Ravi's Roar" by Tom Percival, students will embark on a fun-filled exploration of emotions. This class aims to empower students by helping them identify expressions and body language associated with anger. Through interactive activities, we'll discover effective calm strategies, turning the Red Zone into an opportunity for growth and self-awareness. The featured book, "Ravi's Roar," serves as a wonderful guide, allowing children to connect with the character's experiences and emotions. Highlights of the Class: 📖 Storytime with "Ravi's Roar": Immerse yourselves in the vibrant tale of Ravi as we read aloud Tom Percival's heartwarming story about handling anger. 🎭 Express Yourself: Learn to recognize facial expressions and body language associated with the Red Zone, fostering emotional intelligence. 🌈 Calm Strategies: Discover practical and age-appropriate strategies to navigate and manage feelings of anger effectively. 🤔 Interactive Roar Activity: Engage in a hands-on, interactive activity where students can draw and write what makes them "roar" or feel angry, promoting literacy and text-to-self connections by utilizing learned emotion vocabulary. Join us on this exciting journey as we navigate the Red Zone together, fostering emotional literacy and resilience in our young learners. Enroll now to ensure your child's spot in this enriching and empowering class!
Learning Goals
1. Emotional Literacy: Develop the ability to recognize and understand facial expressions and body language associated with anger, promoting emotional literacy and empathy.
2. Anger Management Strategies: Acquire age-appropriate calm strategies to effectively navigate and manage feelings of anger, empowering young learners to respond to challenging emotions constructively.
3. Self-Expression and Communication: Cultivate a safe and open environment for self-expression through interactive activities, allowing students to articulate and share what makes them feel angry, promoting effective communication and understanding among peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Before diving into the enriching content of this class, I want to assure parents that our discussions will not be therapeutic in nature. I understand that families have varying comfort levels around certain subjects. Students will be exposed to emotional literacy vocabulary and make connections with book characters, building comprehension and emotional intelligence.
Supply List
A paper & pencil or whiteboard for class! Activity pages will be available for download, but are not required.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a licensed elementary educator with over 7 years of experience teaching all core subjects in K-2, including social emotional learning topics. I have my Master's in Curriculum & Instruction from The Ohio State University, focusing on creative learning methodologies. I held instructional coaching and mentor teacher positions at my previous school focusing on social emotional learning and literacy enhancement. I have a passion for helping students find success in and out of the classroom with emotional literacy!
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
3-6 learners per class