Students will practice their recall skills, as well as presentation, communication, and social skills.  They will develop the ability to follow directions and meet challenges in a fun, light-hearted environment.  They will practice vocabulary such as Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, Mesozoic, timeline, carnivore, herbivore, piscivore, omnivore, theropod, sauropod, predator, extinction, and more, as well as countless individual dinosaur names.

Shiny Happy Kids teachers have been working with students ages 3-18 in a variety of settings, from art schools and STEAM labs to libraries, summer camps, forest school, and even RPG game tables.  One thing we all have in common is a dedication to creating safe, positive, inclusive spaces and experiences where kids can connect, experiment, be challenged, share their passions, and just be their wonderful selves.  We want you to SHINE!

From Miss Alex:  I'm so excited to share my love of all things DINOSAUR with you!  I've been teaching STEAM and art classes through fun, engaging topics like these to preschool through middle school for 8 years through an independent STEAM education company, as well as at a local arts facility.  I'm really looking forward to connecting with new students here on Outschool.  Not only will we be learning about dinosaurs (yay!)--but we'll sneak in some observation, comparing and contrasting, art and building skills and more--all things that young paleontologists love to learn and practice!

Shiny Happy Kids is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, affirming space for all kinds of learners.  Growing up as ND and gifted kids, our ND teachers understand the need for classrooms where everyone gets to shine!

Basic dinosaur knowledge is encouraged, but we welcome everyone to come and learn with us through play!