Let's Draw, Build and Sculpt Dinosaurs! (Art + STEM)
Students will learn a few facts about 3 featured dinosaurs. We will build or draw or sculpt these dinos together to practice construction and drawing techniques using basic shapes. This is a great primer for my other prehistoric classes!
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
Let's create dinosaurs together! We'll practice some basic techniques for drawing, building and sculpting dinosaurs together. By learning to recognize the main shapes and features of some of our favorite dinosaurs, students will build their confidence and ability to recreate any dinosaur they want to learn about. In my popular dinosaur classes here on Outschool, I often find that young learners can be hesitant to recreate the dinosaurs we are learning about because they don't know where to begin. I will sometimes build or draw the dinosaur with them to show them how to look at the basic shapes of the dinosaur, how to roll out the playdough to create necks, legs and tails, or how to implement the square-ish nature of LEGO® bricks or other building blocks to create 3-D models of their favorite prehistoric monsters. This course would be a wonderful supplement to those courses, or as a stand-alone class for any early learner who wants to explore and create the world of dinosaurs. This is an introductory course designed especially for preK/K/1st grade, primary-school learners. In addition to learning a bit about our featured dinosaurs and building, drawing and sculpting together, your young learner will also practice sharing and presentation skills, following directions, learning to ask questions or ask for help, as well as practicing shape recognition and observation skills. Because this class is for 4-7 year olds, I encourage parents to remain available during class to help with technical or learning issues whenever possible (not mandatory)--especially with our youngest learners. You may not remain on-camera per Outschool policy, but it is helpful if you can remain close by during class. I find this creates the best experience for the families who have taken my classes.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to identify basic shapes and features of selected dinosaurs. Students will learn techniques for recreating those dinosaurs on paper (drawing), with building blocks (ie LEGO or DUPLO or other construction blocks), and with clay or playdough. Students will learn introductory facts about the featured dinosaurs, and will practice observation skills as we examine those dinosaurs for their main features and shapes. Students will practice following directions, asking questions, and presentation skills.
Other Details
Learning Needs
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!
Parental Guidance
Allergy Note: Playdough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease. I am happy to provide a recipe for gluten-free playdough upon request, or suggest alternative supplies.
Please provide adult assistance with cutting/scissor-use as needed per the parents' discretion and child's ability.
Supply List
Several pages of blank drawing paper or a blank spiral-bound sketchbook (so that it can lay flat for ease of use) Pencil Drawing/coloring supplies such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc Printer--Printed materials will be provided by the instructor prior to class (for reference--optional) Clay or Playdough that is easy for your child to use (or similar modeling material) LEGO, DUPLO or other building/construction blocks (the instructor will be using DUPLO bricks for her demonstration) Dinosaur toys (optional) for reference and inspiration
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I'm so excited to share my love of creating and especially DINOSAURS with you! I've been teaching STEAM and art classes through fun, engaging topics like these to preschool through middle school for 6 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 colors, shapes, comparing and contrasting, observation, art skills and more--all things that preK, kindergartners and 1st graders love to learn and practice!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
4-8 learners per class