Emotional Resilience for Kids

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a series of live classes focused on emotional resilience for kids. Below you will find the resource list for each class, videos and additional tips for families and educators. 

These classes will be remain free for the foreseeable future, so drop me a tip here or at @katiepellerin on Venmo if you can. Also, if you chose to purchase any books or materials used in these sessions, please use the links below as part of the purchase will benefit this little business. We're in this together!
Week 1: "All of my emotions are good."
In this class, we read "The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain and explore and honor even our toughest emotions through process art.

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Week 2: "I am the boss of my emotions."
Join us for a reading of "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It's OK to Back Away" by Howard Binkow, a look at how our emotions work in the brain and another fun process art activity to bring it all together!

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Week 3: "I am unique."
​This week, we start by exploring our senses as we read "Rain" by Manya Stojic. We then get to know our own, unique sensory systems and do a process art activity exploring what life would be like if we were a tree!

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Week 4: "I love and accept myself."
In week four, we learn how the practice of self-affirmation can build our emotional resilience! We'll read "I Like Myself" by Karen Beaumont, make self-portraits and practice positive self-talk. Grab a mirror, some art supplies and let's play!

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Week 5: "I can say how I am feeling."
This week we learn one of the most powerful ways to take charge of our big emotions - saying how we are feeling. This powerful tool can turn off the flight, fight, freeze response in the brain! 

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Week 6: "My breath is always with me."
This week we explore two of the most powerful tools to help build our emotional resilience - breath and movement. 

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