Animals In Winter: A Preschool and Kindergarten Drawing and Science Class
In this one time class, very young learners will learn about hibernation as we pretend to hibernate and draw a bear in a cave
Kelly McCrea
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(413)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Drawing is a great way for very young children to develop the fine motor skills and copy skills necessary for writing. I did this lesson as part of my ongoing Preschool Circle time class on Outschool and the kids (and I!) really seemed to have a lot of fun with it, so I wanted to offer it as a stand alone class. (If you were part of the circle time class, this will be nearly the same lesson I like to incorporate some language arts into each class, so we'll also cover the letter "Hh" as we draw it and listen for it in the word "hibernation". We will listen for it in other words too, such as "hide, horse, hello, house." Bring your favorite teddy bear and blanket to class as we will learn to draw a simple sleeping bear, a simple sleeping bat and a cave. Learners will use scissors if they are able, to cut out the cave door as we look inside at the sleeping animals! Through a slide presentation and puppets, we will learn what happens to many animals in the winter time in North America. We will not only cover hibernation, but brumation, a state of rest that reptiles enter into as our turtle puppet friend is very sleepy! Bring your blanket and a special teddy bear as we hibernate! Supplies include: paper (more than one piece), markers or crayons or colored pencils, a pair of scissors, a teddy bear (or turtles, snakes, ground hogs, bats and frogs either go into hibernation or brumation, so if you have any of those plushies, they can come too!)
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their directed drawing ability by learning how to draw a simple bear, a bat and a separate cave. They will also learn through role play and slides where many animals go in the winter time in North America!
Other Details
Supply List
Supplies include: paper (more than one piece), markers or crayons or colored pencils, a pair of scissors, a teddy bear (or turtles, snakes, ground hogs, bats and frogs either go into hibernation or brumation, so if you have any of those plushies, they can come too!)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
413reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello from beautiful northern New Jersey! I'm excited at the opportunity to continue to bring a love for learning to children after homeschooling my own children for the past 20 years. Since 2017, I have taught over 5700 classes to Chinese students ages 3 to 15. I have a BA degree in Elementary Education and English Writing (dual major) and an American Literature minor from William Paterson University in New Jersey. I have a New Jersey teaching license for grades K-8, and TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification.
As my children grew, I did a lot of volunteer teaching which includes several years of teaching preschool/kindergarten VBS (Vacation Bible School) and Sunday school classes, as well as teaching Pioneer Girls. In each of these, I heavily incorporated arts, crafts and hands on participation into our curriculum. I also taught a Sunday school class for special needs children for five years. This experience has given me an understanding of children with learning and behavioral challenges. Preschool aged children have always held a special place in my heart in my teaching experience with VIPKID, and I have incorporated puppets, art, and a lot of humor into my online classroom with them with great results. When I can get a belly laugh out of a student online, my whole day is made! My teaching style is low pressure with lots of positive encouragement, as I strive to help every child feel that they have something valuable to contribute.
When I was 12 years old, I discovered what would turn into my lifelong passion; antiques and history. In my early teens, I devoured every book in the library that I could find about antique dolls and toys. When I grew into adulthood, I channeled my obsession into a business and since 1997, I have owned Suburban Treasure, an online antique and collectibles business. I am also a professional antique doll restorationist.
In addition, I am also a self taught artist and since 2004, have created art dolls in my studio "Spring Valley Studios Sasha Dolls". My dolls have found their ways into collectors' homes all over the world!
My childhood interests shaped my future career. I realized in my own children that I very much wanted to foster in them that same love and desire for learning. I try to carry that passion into my classroom! My heart is in preschool and kindergarten aged learners and I have discovered truly how much I love this age group as I have been teaching it almost exclusively here on Outschool!
I hope to see your child soon in the classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
3-7 learners per class
