Adapting to New Beginnings
Designed with educators, backed by psychology, and easy to integrate into your school’s routine.
Plan Objectives
Building Resilience
Teach children strategies to handle change and develop emotional strength.
Strengthening Social Skills
Help children make new friends and build positive relationships.
Managing Fear of Change
Equip children with techniques to reduce anxiety about unfamiliar environments.
Developing Cultural Awareness
Encourage children to appreciate and respect new perspectives and lifestyles.
Why This Plan?
This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills
My child does not have future goals
My child gives up easily on relationships
My child becomes upset when plans change
My child seems oblivious to other lifestyles and beliefs
01Adjusting to a New School
Helps children feel more confident when starting at a new school and making new friends.
02Managing Stress About Moving
Provides children with techniques to reduce anxiety and build resilience.
03Navigating Unexpected Changes
Equips children with strategies to adapt to new environments and situations smoothly.
04Understanding and Appreciating Cultural Differences
Encourages children to embrace diverse perspectives and adapt to new social settings.
Real-Life Applications
How this plan's skills apply to real-world scenarios for everyday success
Courses Included
Resilient You: What is Resiliency?
Emotional
Resilience
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 33
Resilience Building: Enhance resilience through effective goal-setting and learning from setbacks.
Emotional Regulation: Improve well-being by developing skills for managing stress and emotions.
Relationship Building Basics
Social
Relationship Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Trust: Develop the ability to build and maintain trust, strengthening supportive connections.
Benefits: Understand how healthy relationships enhance well-being and personal growth.
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Emotional
Fear Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 31
Understanding Fear: Recognize fear’s role and learn when it’s helpful or harmful.
Coping Strategies: Explore methods to manage fears like social anxiety and failure.
Human Dynamics
Social
Social Awareness
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Empathy Development: Grow empathy by valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Bias Challenges: Work against biases and stereotypes to improve fairness and equality.
Meet the Course Creators
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Relationship Building Basics
Resilient You: What is Resiliency?
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Relationship Building Basics
Resilient You: What is Resiliency?
Dr. Barker is the mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, including the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She spent fifteen years in public education, prior. Her personal focus is child advocacy and she developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. Her favorite thing is being a mom.
Ali Dareneau
Relationship Building Basics
Ali Dareneau
Relationship Building Basics
Ms. Dareneau is an English teacher with dual degrees in Psychology and English Education, she enjoys helping students reach their potential, especially when it comes to English Language Arts. With over 16 years of classroom experience and working with education-based companies, she brings creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom and beyond. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007 and completed her Masters's degree in English Education in 2013 which have both shaped her into the passionate educator she is today. Her professional experience as an English teacher, curriculum designer, and writer demonstrates her passion for reading and writing and solidifies her belief all students can strengthen their reading and writing skills no matter what level they begin their journey.
Lauren Hudak
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Lauren Hudak
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Lauren Hudak is an educator with over eight years of experience. After graduating from the University of Virginia with degrees in English Literature and Media Studies, she went on to get her Masters in Teaching from New York University. Lauren has worked with all ages of students from Pre-K through college, but she thrives when working with middle schoolers. She believes this is the perfect age to integrate mindfulness, technology, and social emotional learning into student learning objectives. She wants to help students conquer their fears and build a better world. When she’s not teaching, Lauren loves being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family.
Melissa Miletic
Human Dynamics
Melissa Miletic
Human Dynamics
Melissa Miletic is a dynamic educator with over ten years of experience in education, beginning her journey with a transformative volunteer stint abroad at 18. She has since navigated all facets of education, from policy-making to classroom teaching, driven by her multicultural upbringing and a deep belief in the value of diversity. Committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and high-quality education, Melissa strives to impact learners across all demographics and geographies. Her approach blends modern methodologies with a global perspective, aiming to make learning engaging, relevant, and accessible to everyone. Holding a double bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Communication from the University of South Florida and a master’s in International Education from New York University, Melissa’s expertise lies in crafting educational experiences that resonate universally. Her professional and personal mission is to champion education as a transformative force, bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding in a connected world.