Her class then watched scenes from animated movie and made posters showcasing optimistic lessons. Hansen said she watched the movie and was immediately struck to its strong connection to the power of optimism.
When children demonstrate optimistic attitudes, they get small yellow stickers, or optimism spots, to decorate and affix to their desk barriers.Īfter Principal Tom Burke suggested that Harbor teachers dress up as “The Incredibles” for Halloween, Ms. Students have been incorporating lessons learned from the Diane Alber book, “A Little Spot of Optimism,” into their daily routines. Hansen explained, they will face challenges, and the ability to overcome those hurdles will only make them stronger. Recognizing that students were coming back to school in a different learning environment, with desk shields, masks, social distancing and other protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, she wanted to create an atmosphere where students aren’t afraid to take on challenges. Hansen adopted “optimism” as this year’s theme because of the unusual circumstances. The power of optimism is getting fifth graders to think with an “I Can” attitude in Kerry Hansen’s class at Seaford Harbor Elementary School.
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