Hey there! Imagine if kids could learn the ABCs of making friends and keeping them, right alongside their reading and math skills—that's what we're all about! This course dives into the heart of relationship-building, by teaching caregivers what to expect from different age groups in elementary school and how to best support their children throughout elementary school.

This course is about how we build emotional intelligence, step by step, in order to form meaningful friendships. It will help set the stage for a lifetime of healthier relationships.

Lina Acosta Sandaal, MA, LMFT, brings a wealth of experience to the "Relationship Skills and Friendship in Elementary School" course, grounded in her extensive background as a licensed marriage and family therapist and a devoted educator. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, her expertise encompasses the complexities of interpersonal dynamics and emotional intelligence, particularly within the developmental stages of children. Lina's practical knowledge, drawn from years of counseling families and facilitating workshops, allows her to share invaluable insights on cultivating healthy, meaningful relationships from a young age.

Beyond her professional credentials, Lina's passion for fostering social and emotional well-being in children shines through in her teaching. She is deeply invested in the course because she believes that the foundation of lifetime friendships and social connection is laid down during the elementary school years. Lina's enthusiasm for guiding young learners in developing relationship skills is matched by her dedication to equipping them with the tools they need to navigate the social world with empathy, respect, and self-confidence. Her conviction that strong relationship skills are integral to personal and academic success makes her an inspiring and relatable figure in the field of childhood education.