Online Classes for Foster Parents & Sensitive Kids

Interactive Outschool classes taught by Marissa, covering emotional regulation, social skills, mindfulness, and art therapy. Plus monthly workshops for foster parents.

📅 Weekly Schedule

Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9:00am
Calm Baby Circle Ages 0-2
Calm Baby Circle Ages 0-2
10:00am
Calm Kids Club Ages 2-6
Big Feelings Art Ages 1-4
Calm Kids Club Ages 2-6
3:00pm
4:30pm
Big Feelings Toolkit Ages 5-8
Big Feelings Art Ages 4-9
5:30pm
Social Skills Club Ages 6-10
7:00pm
Foster Parent Workshop 1st Saturday
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-10
Foster Parents

Big Feelings Toolkit

Ages 5–8
Mondays at 4:30pm

Kids learn to identify emotions, practice calming strategies, and develop body awareness. This ongoing weekly class provides a safe space to explore and understand big feelings.

What Kids Learn

  • Identifying and naming emotions
  • Calming strategies and breathing techniques
  • Body awareness and emotional cues
  • Safe expression of big feelings
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Social Skills Club for Sensitive Kids

Ages 6–10
Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Focus on conversation skills, reading social cues, and practicing safe interactions. Perfect for sensitive kids who want to build confidence in social situations.

Skills Covered

  • Starting and maintaining conversations
  • Reading facial expressions and body language
  • Respecting personal space and boundaries
  • Handling disagreements respectfully
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Calm Kids Club

Ages 2–6
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00am

Gentle activities including breathing exercises, stretching, grounding games, and emotional check-ins. Helps young children develop early self-regulation skills.

Activities Include

  • Breathing exercises and belly breathing
  • Simple yoga stretches and movements
  • Grounding games and sensory activities
  • Emotional check-ins with feelings charts
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Big Feelings Art Club

Ages 1–4
Wednesdays at 10:00am

Toddlers and caregivers explore emotions through creative expression. Drawing, painting, and simple crafts help little ones process feelings in a developmentally appropriate way.

Creative Activities

  • Feelings-based drawing and painting
  • Simple emotion crafts
  • Storytelling through art
  • Sensory-friendly creative exploration
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Big Feelings Art Club

Ages 4–9
Wednesdays at 4:30pm

Kids process emotions through drawing, journaling, and storytelling. Art becomes a safe outlet for expressing complex feelings that are hard to put into words.

Expression Methods

  • Emotion journaling and reflection
  • Feelings-focused drawing projects
  • Storytelling and narrative art
  • Group sharing and connection
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Calm Baby & Caregiver Connection Circle

Ages 0–2
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00am

For babies and their caregivers. Gentle activities that support bonding, sensory exploration, and early emotional development. A calming space for both parent and baby.

Class Activities

  • Baby-safe sensory play
  • Gentle movement and songs
  • Caregiver connection and support
  • Early emotional awareness
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Foster Parent Survival Workshop

For Parents
1st Saturday of the month at 7:00pm

Monthly workshop for foster parents, adoptive parents, and kinship caregivers. Learn practical strategies for first placements, trauma behaviors, and self-regulation techniques.

Topics Covered

  • Navigating first placements with confidence
  • Understanding and responding to trauma behaviors
  • Regulation strategies for caregivers
  • Building resilience and preventing burnout
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