Bug's World of Emotions: "Big Feelings, Smart Choices" from Evolution Career Center
Big Feelings, Smart Choices — A Bug’s World of Emotions is an imaginative and engaging workshop that helps children understand and manage their emotions through storytelling, art, movement, and play-based activities — all through the creative lens of a tiny bug-sized world. In this interactive experience, children will explore emotions by stepping into the lives of expressive insect characters — like a frustrated firefly whose light flickers when upset, a worried caterpillar preparing for change, or a brave beetle learning how to solve friendship conflicts. Using creativity and imagination, children will “shrink down” into Bug World, where big feelings feel even bigger — and smart choices help everyone grow. In a supportive and playful environment, kids will learn how to name their feelings, recognize emotional triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies — turning big feelings into smart, thoughtful choices. Through imaginative storytelling, expressive art projects (like designing their own “emotion bug”), and movement-based games (buzzing breaths, butterfly calm-down poses, etc.), participants will explore emotional regulation tools while building self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
This class is ideal for children navigating school, friendships, and life transitions who could benefit from practical tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, or frustration — presented in a way that feels magical, safe, and fun.
Withdrawals/Refunds:
“If you are unable to attend the course session, we are happy to refund tuition, less a 5% processing fee, when you cancel your course session a week before the course starts. The deadline to request a refund is 5:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the course week. “
-Community Education Handbook
To request a refund, please fill out the withdrawal form below.
Withdraw Form - Please select "Youth and Teen Enrichment"
For more information, email us at commed@neisd.net or call 210-407-0138
Ashley Mendoza
CE Vendor
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Instructors:
- Ashley Mendoza
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 2:50 - 3:50 PM | Las Lomas Elementary |