If your young learner likes to draw OR if your young learner would like to learn to draw...this class is for them! 

Each class will start with a greeting and ensuring that every student has the required materials.  I will use a document camera to show how to draw the picture and use descriptive words as I do so. We will work on identifying shapes and lines as we draw. Each picture will be drawn step-by-step.  This requires the students to follow directions using their visual and auditory skills.

Students should listen for our code word "gallery" throughout the class time.  When the word "gallery" is said, students can hold up their pictures to share what they have completed so far.  I try to do this 3-4 times throughout the class.

When the picture is complete, the class will spend the time coloring our pictures with either crayons or colored pencils.  I will give the students options for colors and adding details.  Art is a form that has to be given options...there's no right or wrong! 

**Upon request: I can post a partially drawn picture to the classroom each week if your learner would prefer to trace along with us and then color.**

Week of April 22: Seal/Whale
Week of April 29: Lion
Week of May 6: Unicorn
Week of May 13: Beaver
Week of May 20: Dragon
Week of May 27: Planets/Alien
Week of June 3: Koala
Week of June 10: Cheeseburger/Fries/Pizza
Week of June 17: Elephant
Week of June 24: Gorilla/Jungle
Week of July 1: Cat
Week of July 8: Boat/Beach/Shark
Week of July 15: Ice Cream Animals
Week of July 22: Fennec Fox/Desert/Cactus
Week of July 29: Hedgehog
Week of August 5: Meerkat/Warthog
Week of August 12: Octopus/Crab
Week of August 19: Axolotl
Week of August 26: Dinosaurs
Week of September 2: Peacock
Week of September 9: Sunflower/Pumpkin
Week of September 16: Scarecrow
Week of September 23: Farm/Animals
Week of September 30: Mouse/Cheese
Week of October 7: Deer
Week of October 14: Bat/Moon/Forest
Week of October 21: Spider/Butterfly
Week of October 28: Sloth
Week of November 4: Llama
Week of November 11: Cow/Horse
Week of November 18: Turkey Scene
Week of November 25: Zebra
Week of December 2: Owl
Week of December 9: Duck
Week of December 16: Penguin/Narwhal
Week of December 23: Polar Bear Family
Week of December 30: Moose/Pine Tree
Week of January 6: Snowman Scene/Hot Cocoa/Mugs
Week of January 13: Toucan
Week of January 20: Yeti
Week of January 27: Panda/Bamboo Forest
Week of February 3: Raccoon
Week of February 10: Squirrel/Acorn
Week of February 17: Pig/Sheep
Week of February 24: Lemur
Week of March 3: Dog
Week of March 10: Monkey
Week of March 17: Fox
Week of March 24: Flamingo
Week of March 31: Chameleon 
Week of April 7: Rabbit
Week of April 14: Hippo
Week of April 21: Sea Turtle
**The class will then return to the beginning of this list.**

I offer weekly challenges for students who may want to take their drawings a step further.  This could include adding certain backgrounds or adding other items/themes to their character.  Be on the lookout for the challenges in the classroom!  I will mention them during class as well!

To complete the project, the students can use markers to outline their animal, food, or item.  This makes the picture look more complete!  If you allow your student to use markers, please, make sure that they are washable. 

If the students need more time, they are welcome to complete or add to their project after our class time!  Photographs of their artwork can be added to the classroom page!  I would love to see all of the completed projects!

Let's get creative!

**Please view the Parental Guidance section.**