Draw Nature Sketch & Chill: Positive Mindset With Ms. Amy
Meet other students who need a calm moment to chill. A new nature topic is given each week and along with relaxing nature music. We will draw and sketch to our heart's delight.
Amy Westrick, Certified English Teacher (She/Her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(57)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Draw Nature Sketch & Chill is intended to provide a calm environment for students to draw - take a mind break -- and create a positive reset for their week. The teacher will greet each student and through modeling encourage all participants to create a mind-dump sentence to explain their thoughts/feelings/emotions of the week. I will model through gentle humor how to turn that sentence into something less irritating. Students can talk with each other using conversation and gentle volume. Students may create a drawing that follows the topic or may venture off on the topic of their choosing. The teacher will draw along with students and share positive self-talk about her own artwork. Students may use any spare piece of paper, envelope, post-it note, or lovely art paper. It will all work well. Bring drawing pencils, colored pencils, or digital tools. For students who like to trace or students who like a little head's up knowing what the teacher will be drawing, the teacher will provide a grayscale image before class. Students can print the image and use it on their lightbox. Perfection will not be embraced. The teacher will share the following strategy via modeling: First light sketch Next darkest of dark areas Gentle Color wash over all areas avoid areas of highlight Deep color wash over darkest areas White color over lightest areas Gentle Color wash to saturate areas and blend the darkest areas with main color Lighter color was to blend the main color with the lightest of highlights Weekly Themes Week of Feb 4 a growing seedling Week of Feb 11 walrus Week of Feb 18 honeypot ant Week of Feb 25 owl Additional topics added by student choice.
Learning Goals
Through positive mindset, students will believe in themselves and their abilities.
Through positive mindset, students will try to take artistic risks and try new things.
These two goals will lead to an increase in creativity, innovation, confidence and self-esteem.
Other Details
Learning Needs
I teach classes for grades 2-12 for Neurodivergent and Traditional Students. I utilize numerous strategies to teach learners of all backgrounds and abilities. I teach a wide array of students with unique learning needs.
Parental Guidance
Parents make sure students are using pencil sharpeners in a safe manner.
Supply List
Any spare piece of paper, envelope, post-it note, or lovely art paper will work well. Bring drawing pencils, colored pencils, or digital tools Erasers, removable blue tape, something to lean on while drawing Pencil sharpener. You should check out the ultra-new pencil sharpeners that are available. My new sharpener brings me great joy.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
57reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Grand Valley State University
I have taught middle and high school English Language Arts for 17 years. I have taught English literature and composition for advanced students preparing for private high schools with even higher aspirations of attending ivy league schools. I have taught at all grade levels from grades 4 through 12. I have tutored adult college students in these areas as well. I have taught students with minimal English and have taught seventh grade students who read at first grade level. I have achieved great success for myself while completing courses in my doctoral program.Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-8 learners per class
