What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Discover the fascinating world of bugs in this engaging and interactive weekly class. Get up close and personal with real bugs, including my pet tarantula, as we explore their characteristics, habitats, movements, and diets. Each week, we'll dive into the unique features of a different bug species and discuss whether these bugs can be found near our own homes. Through captivating pictures, videos, and some live bug encounters, we'll satisfy our curiosity and answer all our burning questions. But that's not all! We'll also mimic the movements of these incredible creatures and play fun bug-themed games. Students will be encouraged to express their creativity by drawing the bugs they've learned about. This class is a perfect blend of activity and discussion, allowing students to use their imaginations while learning. It's both entertaining and educational, fostering connections among students of the same age. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to explore the bug world together! You can join the week and stay in the club for all the classes or come to just pop in for the classes you are interested in. Week of: 2021 January 11th- Dragonflies January 18th- Beetles January 25th- Spiders February 1st- Ants February 7th- Butterflies February 14th- Bees February 21th- Praying Mantis February 28th- Millipede March 7th- Snails & Slugs March 14th- Flies March 21st- Earwigs March 28th- Stick Bugs April 4th- Stink Bugs April 11th- Cicadas April 18th- Potato Bug April 24- Rollie Pollies May 2nd- Fleas May 9th- Earth Worms May 16th- Moth Caterpillar May 23rd- Ticks May 30th- Froghopper June 6th- Scorpion June 13th - Damsel bug June 20th- Grasshopper June 27th- Termites July 4th - Dragonflies July 11th- Carnivore plants July 18th- Beetles July 25th and August 1st- Mosquitoes August 6th: Bug Games and Crafts August 8th- Silk Worms August 15th- Trapdoor Spider August 22nd- Caddisfly Larvae August 29th- Fireflies September 5th- Cockroaches September 12th- Woolly Bear Caterpillars September 19th- Box Elder Bug September 26th- Hummingbird Moth October 3rd- Crickets October 10th - Hercules Beetle October 17th- Diving Bell Spider October 24- No Class October 31st- Worlds Creepiest Bugs November 7th- Interesting Flies November 14th- Bed Bugs November 21st- Peacock Spider November 28th- Perfect Imitators December 4th- Scorpion Fly December 12th- Antlion December 19th- Leech December 26th- Fruit Fly 2022 January 2nd- Daddy Longlegs January 9th- Velvet Worm January 16th- Black Widow January 23rd- Vinegaroon January 30th- Fire Beetles February 6th- Millipedes February 13th- Snails & Slugs February 20th- Bombardier Beetle & Crazy Chemist February 27th- Bees March 6th- Sand Flies March 13th- Zombie Snail & Other Parasites March 20th- Bugs World Biggest Bugs March 27th- Stink Bug April 3rd- Earwigs April 10th- Dung Beetles April 17th- Extinct Bugs April 24th- Giant Japanese Hornet May 1st- Stick Bug May 8th- Emerald Cockroach Wasp May 15th- Ticks May 22nd- Most Beautiful Bugs May 29th- Golden Tortoise Beetle June 5th- Termites June 12th- Paper Wasps & Yellow Jackets June 19th- Scorpion June 26- Fireflies July 3nd- Millipede July 10th- Fleas July 17th- Coolest Jumping spiders July 24th- Inch Worm July 31st- Aphids August 7th- Wolf Spider August 14th- Blister Beetle August 21st- Green Milkweed Grasshopper August 28th-Spiney Orb Weaver September 4th- Woolly Bear Caterpillars September 11th- Caddisfly Larvae September 18th- Giant Leaf Bug September 25th- NO CLASS October 2nd- Wax-tailed Bug October 9th- Cockroaches October 16th- Red Postman Butterfly October 23rd- Violin Beetle October 30th- Sea Skater November 6th- Silk Worms November 13th- Giraffe Weevils November 20th- Stink Bugs November 27th- Australian Stained-glass Mirror Spider December 4th- Earwigs December 11th- Box Elder Bug December 18th- Mosquitoes December 25th- Hummingbird Moth 2023 January 1st- Bug Games and Drawing. Happy New Year! January 8th- Potato Bug January 15th- Goliath Beetle January 22nd- Banana Spider January 29th- Teddy Bear Carpenter Bees February 5th- Head Lice February 12th- Perfect Imitators February 19th- Gall Wasps February 26th- Froghopper March 5th- Hoverflies March 12th- Golden Tortoise Beetle March 19th- The Most Intelligent Insects March 26th- Zombie Ant Fungus/ Ophiocordycepes April 2nd- GAME DAY! April 9th- Dung Beetle April 16th-Vinegaroon April 16th- Mosquito Hawk April 23rd- Bed Bug April 30rd- Monarc Butterflies May 7th- Arctic Midge May 21st- Extinct Bugs May 28th- Abedus Herberti -Water bug June 4th- Amazing Ants June 11th- Bombardier Beetle- Crazy Chemists June 18-Antlion June 25- Tardigrade/ Water Bear July 2- Raft spider July 9- Velvet Worm July 16- Giant Japanese Hornet July 23- GAME DAY July 30- Scorpion Fly August 6th- Glow Worms August 13th- Dust Mites August 20th- Insects of the Amazon Rainforest August 27th- Sloth Moths/Cryptoses Moths September 3rd- Maculinea Arion/Large Blue Butterfly September 10th- Bulldog Ants September 17th- Caddis Fly Larva September 24th- Crickets October 1st- Eriosomatinae/ Whooly Aphids October 8th- Jerusalem Cricket October 15th- Madagascar Hissing cockroach October 22nd- Tent Worms October 29th- Cicadas November 5th- Interesting Flies November 12th- Pseudoscorpions November 19th- Desert Pebble Mantis November 26th- Daddy Longlegs December 3rd- Fruit Fly December 10th- Inchworm December 17th- Camouflaged Spiders December 24th- GAME DAY December 31st- Black Widdows 2024 January 7th- Lady Bugs January 14th- Earth Worms January 21st- Trapdoor Spider January 28th- Sea Skater February 4th- Acorn Weevil February 11th- Aphids February 18th- Leech February 25th- Brown Dog Tick March 3rd- Emerald Cockroach Wasp March 10th- Sand Flies March 17th- Mexican Jumping Bean March 24th- Fire Flies March 31st- Spiney Orb Weaver April 7th- Bazinga Bee April 14th- Zombie Snail April 21st- Brazilian Wandering Spider April 28th- Giant American Milipeed May 5th- Viceroy Butterfly May 12th- Rollie Pollie-Pill Bug May 19th- Earwigs May 26th- World Biggest Bugs June 2nd- Drain Fly June 9th- Giant Japanese Hornet June 16th- Lady Bird Spider June 23rd- Silk Worms June 30th- Wolf Spider July 7th- Face Mites July 14th- Giraffe Weevils July 21st- Sharpshooter July 28th- Praying Mantis August 4th- Glass Winged Butterfly August 11th- Most beautiful bugs August 18th- Hercules beetle August 25th - Extinct bugs September 1st- Cockroach September 8th- Honey Pot Ants September 15th- Pink Underwing Moth September 22nd- Mosquitoes September 29th- SpittleBug October 6th- Zombie Ant Fungus October 13th- Most Intelligent Insects October 20th- Monarchs October 27th- Arctic Midges November 3rd- Humminbird Moth November 10th- Head lice November 17th- Violin Beetles November 24th- Game Day!! December 1st- House Flies December 8th- Stink Bug December 15th- Giant Leaf Bug December 22nd- Dung Beetle December 29th- Game Day!! 2025 January 5th- Wax Tailed Bug January 12th- Giant Water Bugs January 19th- Golden Tortoise Beetle and more to come! Please always feel free to request any insects, arachnids, or other bug-like creatures your student would like to learn about! Please note: Previous classes offered in the club are also sometimes taught as one-time classes. Some classes will be repeated after one year. My teaching style: My teaching style can be described as a delightful blend of fun, encouragement, and inclusivity. I believe in creating an enjoyable learning environment where students can have a great time while also remembering important rules to ensure a smooth class experience. One of my priorities is to foster a culture of sharing and interaction among students, encouraging active participation. However, I am mindful of the needs of shy learners, providing them with a comfortable space to observe and engage at their own pace. I strive to accommodate various learning styles, making sure that all students feel included and valued in my class. My ultimate goal is to ignite a spark of curiosity and excitement in each student, leaving them eager to share the fascinating facts they've learned long after the class has ended. With an engaging, energetic, and enthusiastic teaching approach, I aim to cultivate a love for learning in my students. While maintaining a professional demeanor, I also inject a touch of silliness to keep the atmosphere light-hearted and enjoyable. Above all, I am passionate about instilling a deep appreciation for the wonders of the natural world in every student I have the privilege to teach.
Learning Goals
The students will have a basic understanding of a new bug each week.
Make observations to determine that there are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water.
Other Details
Supply List
Please bring paper and a pencil to draw with.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
I am absolutely thrilled to have the privilege of teaching your child. With a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a 120-hour TEFOL Certificate, and a PADI Scuba Divemaster certificate, I bring a wealth of teaching experience to the online classroom.
Over the years, I have taught in public and private schools, offered personalized one-on-one tutoring, conducted engaging online classes, and served as a dedicated camp counselor. Teaching is not just a profession for me; it's a true passion, and I am eager to share my expertise with your child.
My areas of expertise encompass a wide range, including the exciting realms of exploring living animals, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and more.
As a former camp counselor, I had the privilege of leading students on captivating exploration hikes and engaging experiments that ignited their curiosity about the natural world. My lifelong fascination with animals even led me to obtain a PADI Dive Master certificate, allowing me to introduce young students to the wonders of scuba diving and the ocean's mysteries.
During my college years, I earned an endorsement in Language Arts. For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to teaching ESL online, forging connections with students from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Teaching the English language is a source of great joy for me, and I employ fun and creative techniques to help students of varying proficiency levels master this important skill.
My passion for all creatures, from insects and arachnids to mollusks, drives me to inspire and connect with my students. I encourage them to observe and enthusiastically share their discoveries of fascinating creatures from their own surroundings during our classes. Additionally, I create opportunities for students who share similar interests to socialize and learn together.
Building connections with my students is a top priority, and I actively encourage them to participate and share their knowledge on every topic. Throughout our classes, I will provide personal videos and photographs from the topics we study, and I eagerly anticipate your child's contributions as well.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and be sure to follow my profile for updates on upcoming classes. I am excited to welcome your child into my class soon!
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 625 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
2-9 learners per class