A - Zebra: Animal Exploration With Journaling (Ongoing)
Let your elementary child become an Animal Explorer. They can spend their summer learning about a new animal each week. With our findings, we will use journals to discuss, write, draw, and label what we learned and discovered.
Ms. Carrie (Preschool, TK, & Kindergarten)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(163)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is not assigned. However, if the journal activity is not finished during class, I will encourage the student to finish it within that week. I will attach a weekly review slide to help work on at home if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
In this ongoing class, we will explore a particular animal relating to the specific letter of the week. The class will run for 50 minutes each week. While I am sharing the particulars about the specific animal, there will be a presentation with real photos and videos showing the animals living in their habitats. Students are encouraged to ask questions and inquire about their own curiosities. We will have open discussions as we learn, quickly review, and then start our journaling activity for that week. A journal sheet will be provided upon class registration; however, the students are more than welcome to use any blank paper/journal they have available to them. A few of the things we will discuss are the animal's groups, habitat, distinctive features, behaviors, sleeping habits, weight, height, life expectancy, parenting skills, and so much MORE! When children can recognize the specific behaviors of animals, they’re better prepared to respect them and learn new information that will carry with them as they grow. This class is designed to create curiosity and a desire to explore more animals on their own. I will do this by quickly showing multiple animals that all begin with the letter for that week. This helps children see and create the desire to research on their own an animal they are not familiar with or recognize. Your student is welcome to join this class any week they are interested in or stay for as long as they want. Class Schedule: (Week of) - I will continue to update as time goes on **The first animal** in the list, for each letter, will be the one we discuss in detail and journal on in class. Examples of other animals that will be quickly shown for each letter are also shown below. Week of: (June 6) A: Alligator, Albatross, Antelope, Anteater, Armadillo, Ape, (June 20)B: Baboon, Bobcat, Bat, Bear, Beaver, Bumble Bee (June 27) C: Camel, Cheetah, Chimpanzee, Chipmunk, Crab, Crane July 4th: Holiday (No Class) (July 11) D: Dolphin, Deer, Donkey, Duck, Dragonfly, Dingo (July 18) E: Elephant, Eagle, Electric Eel, Elk, Emu (July 25)F: Flamingo, Falcon, Fox, Frog, Fench, Firefly, Ferret G: Gazelle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Grasshopper, Great White Shark, Goat H: Hippopotamus, Hedgehog, Hammerhead Shark, Hummingbird, Hawk, Hyena I: Ibex, Ibis, Iguana, Impala, Inchworm, Indri J: Jaguar, Jabiru, Jerboa, Jellyfish, Jackal K: Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala, Komodo Dragon, Kiwi, Killer Whale L: Lemur, Leopard, Lion, Lobster, Lynx, Ladybug M: Manta-Ray, Meerkat, Mole, Monkey, Moose N: Narwhal, Newt, Nightingale, Numbat, Nighthawk O: Ostrich, Octopus, Orca, Opossum, Otter, Owl, Ox P: Peacock, Panda, Panther, Pelican, Penguin, Porcupine Q: Quail, Queen Snake, Quetzal, Quokka, Quoll R: Rhinoceros, Rabbit, Raccoon, Ram, Rattlesnake, Raven S: Starfish, Sawfish, Scorpion, Sea Lion, Shark, Skunk, Sloth, Snail T: Tortoise, Tiger, Turtle, Turkey, Toucan, Tarantula, Tasmanian Devil U: Uakari, Umbrellabird, Urchin, Urial, Uromastix V: Vicuña, Viper, Viperfish, Vole, Vulture W: Wallaby, Walrus, Warthog, Wasp, Whale, Woodpecker, Worm X: X-Ray Fish, Xenops, Xerus, Xenopus Y: Yak, Yabby, Yellow Ground Squirrel, Yellowhammer, Yellowjacket Z: Zebra, Zebu, Zorilla, Zebrafish, Zebra finch
Learning Goals
- Discover new facts about an animal
- Explore new vocabulary
- Create curiosity and a desire to explore more animals
- Learn how to retain the knowledge they have learned on a journal page
Other Details
Supply List
1) Drawing/Writing material. Examples: Crayons, Markers, watercolors, colored pencils 2) Journal Page (Sent upon class registration) OR any blank sheet will do!
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
163reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
👋🏼 Hello! I'm Carrie Wright, also known as Ms. Carrie.
I possess a deep passion for Early Childhood Education (ECE), dedicating over 17 years to working and studying in this field. ECE encompasses the education of children from birth to eight years old.
My Top Five Teacher Qualities:
1️⃣ Patient
2️⃣ Reliable
3️⃣ Energized
4️⃣ Organized
5️⃣ Creative
ECE is a critical phase in child development, and research indicates that children engaged in ECE programs tend to perform better academically. Beyond academic achievements, one of the most significant advantages of early childhood education is instilling a love for learning. These formative experiences inspire children to seek knowledge and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning.
An integral aspect of teaching involves understanding both the student and their family. Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas that can aid in your child's educational journey.
I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the growth of your student.
Looking forward to connecting soon,
Ms. Carrie
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