Pre-K through Elementary

Your student will find out what kindness by listening to a books on the subject. They will then practice comprehension skills and writing. Plus, a bonus part of this episode comes from Katie Cutsforth (Jacksonville Elementary) teaching about social distancing using goldfish. This lesson is taught by Kristen Robinson, Kennedy Elementary.

GRADE LEVEL: K-6
TEACHER: Zoey Boyles/Oak Grove Elementary
DESCRIPTION: In this episode, students will learn how to use drawing as a form of mindfulness. Mrs. Boyles will teach the fun and creative practice of Zentangle. Draw along with her by grabbing a black marker and a piece of paper. Then she will lead students in a meditation to help students focus on their breath.

GRADE LEVEL: K-6
TEACHER: Zoey Boyles/Oak Grove Elementary
DESCRIPTION: Is your student having big emotions? Are YOU having big emotions? This episode is all about equipping your student (and you) with exercises to tap into mindfulness. Mrs. Boyles teaches creative breathing exercises, an appreciative activity and a fun song. Optional supplies: pen and paper

Miss Britt and Teacher Connor are expecting a package, but they don’t feel the same about it. In this cognitive learning experience, children will work on developing social emotional literacy skills through reading, music and movement.

GRADE LEVEL: PRE-K-2 TEACHER: Britt Zimmerman & Connor Reese/The Learning Loft Preschool at Kid Time Children’s Discovery MuseumDESCRIPTION: Get ready to sing, make music, read and have fun with Miss Britt and Teacher Connor. In this episode, they are learning about different ways to say ‘thank you.’ They even share a special ‘thank you’ message with the student viewers.

TEACHER: Kristen Robinson/Kennedy Elementary DESCRIPTION: It’s okay to feel more than one emotion at a time! Learn how it’s okay to have a mix of feelings. Learn about talking about how they feel and identifying those feelings. Students will also make a craft that helps them communicate when they don’t have the words. Optional: paper, paper plates, marker, popsicle stick, glue or tape.

TEACHER: Jill Fjeldheim/Hoover ElementaryDESCRIPTION: Gather around the TV with your family for this episode to learn how every family is unique and has value. This episode includes music, reading and activities. Students will learn how to contribute to their family and they’ll make a family coat of arms.

TEACHER: Britt Zimmerman & Connor Reese/The Learning Loft Preschool at Kid Time Children’s Discovery MuseumDESCRIPTION: Teacher Connor is planning a dragon lesson, but all of the dragon stuff has disappeared! Miss Britt and Teacher Connor turn into detectives (and suspects!) as they try to determine who took the dragon stuff. Help them find the culprit as they learn about clues and detectives.

TEACHER: Britt Zimmerman & Connor Reese/The Learning Loft Preschool at Kid Time Children’s Discovery MuseumDESCRIPTION: In part 2 of this mystery adventure, Teacher Connor and Miss Britt will figure out who stole the dragon stuff. Students will learn about making mistakes and how to deal with emotions, like fear.

TEACHER: Jill Fjeldheim/Hoover ElementaryWatch a tall ballerina on stilts and sing and act out silly routines while laughing and learning about story structure!

TEACHER: Britt Zimmerman and Connor Reese/Learning Loft Preschool at Kid Time Children’s MuseumDESCRIPTION: Learn to be a superhero! In this episode, students will learn about emotions, they’ll do superhero stretches and they’ll learn that not all heroes wear capes. They’ll even get to hear from an everyday hero - an Emergency Room Doctor.

TEACHER: Zoey Boyles/Oak Grove ElementaryDESCRIPTION: In this episode, students will learn about their role in the world. That starts with checking in with their bodies and breath. Students will also learn about what it means to be cooperative when playing games. Students will also learn about where they are physically in the world.

TEACHER: Zoey Boyles/Oak Grove Elementary DESCRIPTION: Bring a spoon and four feet of string to participate in the sound experiment. Students will learn how sound is made. Plus, students will see how their words impact others. They’ll also learn how to check in with their emotions when they’re feeling frustrated. Optional: Spoons of different sizes, 4 feet of string, paper, crayons