Connect!
A Social, Emotional, Ethical After School Learning Program
Connect!
A Social, Emotional, Ethical After School Learning Program
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email address: aspenkidsconnect@gmail.com
Mission:
Provide children an inclusive environment to explore their inner lives cultivating compassion, strength, and resiliency
Vision:
We envision a world where all children feel a healthy connection to themelves, others, and the earth.
Purpose:
Connect to oneself - experience the art of self-awareness/self-reflection,
Connect to others - discover new perspectives and build healthy relationships
Connect to the world - appreciate interdependence, recognize common humanity , and participate in community and global engagement.
Curriculum:
Original curriculum developed by Mimi Hauenstein and Elaine Bonds
Students are exposed to the tools and skills to embody universal values including: mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, joy, peace and wonder.
Students engage in experiential learning activities such as: critical thinking, contemplative exercises, creative expression, cooperative learning, service learning, and exploring scientific perspectives.
Curriculum Resources: - Emory University Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning Program - Hawn Foundation's MindUp model, - The Yes Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D
Program:
15 week after school program
Meets at Aspen Elementary School
Offered to elementary age children with middle and high school volunteers
Tuition based with scholarships available
Overall Connect! Themes:
Exploring Kindness
Building Resiliency
Strengthening Attention and Self Awareness
Navigating Emotions
Learning About and From One Another
Compassion for Self and Others
We Are All in This Together
Building a Better World