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Candice Keaton

Greetings! My name is Candice Keaton. I am a lifelong Santa Clarita resident and mother of two United States Marines, and two daughters that attend HuckleBerry. I began my professional career as a barista at Starbucks, and worked my way to management of the Castaic location, where I ran it successfully for years prior to becoming a full time mom and homeschooler. Leadership at Starbucks taught me the importance of individuality, tolerance, coaching with kindness, and teamwork.


I enjoy a variety of hobbies including book clubs, travel, fitness, nutrition, and sports for entertainment. I love board games and Disneyland! As a homeschooling mother, I will utilize my perspective to help you and your child reach your goals at home. This course is designed to teach your children important life skills, and encourage individual growth, as well as fostering relationships with their peers and community. I will provide parents with valuable resources and samples that can assist you in your homeschool journey. I look forward to contributing to your success and joy at HuckleBerry!

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Social Emotion Learning for Life

Ages 6-8

 

Taught by Candice Keaton

 

This class invites young learners ages 6-8 to learn basic social skills and habits that will improve their self confidence. Together we will learn how to build healthy relationships with ourselves, our families, and our community. This course will develop listening and communication skills that promote respect, kindness, self advocacy, and conflict resolution. 

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Objectives:

  • Build positive relationships and a positive school community

  • Improve adult/student interactions

  • Strive for the empowerment of a child over compliance

  • Improve student/student interactions

  • Teach skills that support academic achievement

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This is a year-long course with an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning. Through fun games, dialogue, and a variety of other activities, students will learn skills that contribute to more confident learners and more kind, socially aware youth. Each week we will cover one or more skills or habits aligned with class themes.  Students will be given a journal at the beginning of the course and need to bring it weekly. Your child should be capable of writing simple sentences or drawing thoughtful pictures in response to prompts. Homework may be assigned, but will not exceed 15 mins, and is not mandatory. This course utilizes the Boys Town Press Social Skill of the Week and the Be Internet Awesome curriculum as well as a variety of books, and games. The themes for the class are Greetings, Manners, Listening & Communication Skills, Internet safety, Friendship, Help, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, and Consequences.

 

 

FALL SEMESTER

Week One: Making Introductions & Greetings

Week Two: Following Instructions & Manners

Week Three: Listening & Talking To Others, Contributing To A Conversation

Week Four: Focus, Staying On Task, Ignoring Distractions 

Week Five: Interrupting Appropriately, Asking Questions, Asking For Clarification

Week Six: Disagreeing Appropriately, Valuing Differences

 Week Seven: Making An Apology, Accepting Apologies, Resolving Conflicts 

Week Eight: Sharing, Waiting Your Turn

Week Nine: Working With Others, Teamwork 

Week Ten: Charity, Generosity, Caring For the Property of Others

Week Eleven: Review & Class Party

 

 WINTER SEMESTER

Week One: Time Management & Setting Goals

Week Two: Analyzing & Completing Tasks 

Week Three: Self Advocating & Saying No Politely

Week Four: Asking For and Accepting Help/Assistance, Offering Help

Week Five: Showing Gratitude & Appreciation 

Week Six: Compliments, Choosing Appropriate Language

Week Seven: Asking Permission, Rules, Accepting No For An Answer 

Week Eight: Reporting Other Youth’s Behavior, Correcting Another Person

Week Nine: Giving and Accepting Criticism/Feedback

Week Ten: Review & Class Party

 

SPRING SEMESTER

Week One: Problem Solving (SODAS), Accepting Consequences

Week Two: Communicating Honestly & Self Reporting Your Own Behavior 

Week Three: Making Positive Self- Statements, Interrupting Negative Thoughts

Week Four: Self Control & Situational Awareness

Week Five: Coping Skills, Asking For Time To Cool Down

Week Six: Healthy Habits & Hygiene

Week Seven: Using Technology Appropriately At Home And School, Alternatives

Week Eight: Be Internet Awesome Curriculum

Week Nine: Review & Class Par

 

 

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