1. Emotional Awareness and Expression: Develop the ability to recognize and express emotions associated with the Yellow Zone (worry/anxiety), fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

2. Worry Management Strategies: Acquire age-appropriate and creative strategies to address and manage worries, empowering young minds with practical tools for navigating the Yellow Zone.

3. Creative Expression and Coping: Cultivate a supportive and imaginative environment for creative expression through the creation of worry monsters, providing a tangible outlet for expressing and managing worries while fostering resilience.

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!