Let's Be Veterinarians! Imaginary Veterinary School!
In this one time class, students will get to be a pretend veterinarian and learn how to take care of animals by pretending to be a vet! Bring your stuffed animals and lets have fun and play vet!
Julie Olufson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(259)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Pretend play is one of the most important types of play and learning in young children. Actual studies have demonstrated cognitive benefits such as increases in language usage including subjunctives, future tenses, and adjectives in their speech. Pretend play allows the expression of both positive and negative feelings, and the modulation of affect, the ability to think about their feelings before they act on them. Pretend play also allows students to learn communication, social skills, problem solving and empathy. In this one time class learners pretend to be a veterinarian and take care of sick and injured animals! They will learn what a veterinarian does and what happens to an animal when they go to the vet. We will pretend they are on a scale and then we will take their temperature. We will check their ears, eyes and teeth and even listen to our stuffed animals heart beat and our own! They will determine if the pet is sick or hurt. If it is sick, we will give them medicine and if they are hurt we will clean the area and put medicine on it and wrap it with a bandage. We will start class off by talking about different pets and the students get to print off and color a picture of a pet they like. We then will talk about other jobs that vets do, like some vets visit animals at the zoo. Zoo animals also get sick or hurt and they need care from a vet. The students will then get to pretend to be a vet! They are encouraged to use a stuffed animal at home and other toys they may have so we can make their stuffed animal feel better! Our pet will be sick or hurt and we will pretend to make them feel better by giving them medicine or by wrapping up their boo-boo! I will ask them lots of questions to get their minds going, and no matter what their answer is I will encourage them and praise them! They are still learning so encouragement is important. Learners and I will pretend to be vets and have lots of fun! I will be using props, puppets, and other toys along side them to make their experience even more fun. Pretend play is encouraged! Bring toys and if they have make believe doctor supplies bring them too!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to promote pretend play, as it is one of the most important types of plays especially in young and developing learners. Learners will also learn some basic information about veterinarians and the job they do. We will pretend to be vets, and care for our sick stuffed animals. Learners may have other registered learners in the class to enjoy class with or they can have class with only me, either way the goal is to have fun and pretend!
This class is not to be meant as a tool to teach learners how to fully care for their pets (while we do talk basic care), or to teach them specifics things vets do. We will not discuss surgery, deadly illness or the need to euthanize animals. This class is not to be used as any sort of training to care for a real or sick animal, please seek a professional and certified veterinarian for assistance.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is not to be meant as a tool to teach learners how to fully care for their pets (while we do talk basic care), or to teach them specifics things vets do. We will not discuss surgery, deadly illness or the need to euthanize animals. This class is not to be used as any sort of training to care for a real or sick animal, please seek a professional and certified veterinarian for assistance.
Supply List
Learners can have stuffed animals and vet/doctor kit (these are optional) crayons printed picture from class
14 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined August, 2020
4.9
259reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ashford University
Hello!!
Welcome to an adventure-filled classroom where learning meets excitement! As a passionate educator, I specialize in sparking curiosity about our natural world through captivating animal facts, tailored for ages 3 and above. Whether it's exploring the wonders of wildlife or delving into the realm of ESL reading, my goal is to instill in children the same awe and appreciation for nature that fuels my own enthusiasm.
With a BA in Social Science, a minor in Environmental Studies, and certifications in TESOL and TEFL, I bring a holistic approach to education, blending my love for animals with proven teaching techniques. My aim is to foster a lifelong love for learning in your child, one joyful class at a time.
Beyond animals, I offer a diverse array of subjects including Minecraft, Pokémon Go, Lego adventures, reading enrichment, and more—all designed to ignite imaginations and foster a love for learning. Join me for interactive lessons filled with exploration, creativity, and, most importantly, fun!
Let's embark on this educational journey together. I can't wait to welcome your child into my classroom!"
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LATE/MISSED CLASS POLICY
All courses will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. If no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message on the discussion board and exit after 10 minutes. No refunds for missed classes per Outschool's policy.
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SCHEDULE REQUESTS/PRIVATE LESSONS
I can respond directly to schedule requests! I check my requests daily and I will accommodate as many as I can! I also will accommodate the desire for private lessons, please message me about times and fees.
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SIBLINGS:
If you have more than one learner enrolled in the class, each learner that wants to participate must be enrolled to be fair to other students participating. Enrolled siblings are always welcome to share a screen during class.
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REFUNDS & TRANSFERS:
Per Outschool's limited refund policy: "Full refund within 24 hours of purchase or up to a week in advance of the class.", missed appointments do not qualify for a refund. I will be glad to transfer your learner to another section but require 24 hours notice.
Ongoing classes:
If a student needs to skip a week, please unsubscribe from the class and then resubscribe when you need to join again as the student is taking a spot in the class. Please make sure you unsubscribe within 24 hours of payment on Sunday to ensure your refund.
For On-Going Private classes:
If a student is late to class I will wait the required 10 minutes, unless contacted before class stating the student will be late.
*Refund/Transfer Policy*
Per Outschool policy, there are no refunds for missed classes. I will be glad to transfer your learner to another section but require 24 hours notice. This timing is necessary to fill the spot you are vacating. If I transfer you on short notice, I may not be able to fill your original spot, which means you are taking up two spots but only paying for one. For more information please see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-refund-policies-and-happiness-guaranteeReviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 367 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
1-8 learners per class
