Let's Draw - Directed Drawing Through the Alphabet - Animals A-Z (Ongoing)

Please Note:  This is an ONGOING class. This class meets weekly on a regular basis. Parents can enroll and withdraw their learners at any point and are charged weekly like a subscription. New learners can join any time there is an opening.

We will work through the alphabet from A-Z focusing on a different animal each week. Students will learn interesting facts about the animal.  Then, students will learn how to draw their own animal step-by-step through directed drawing.  As time allows, drawings may be colored or painted and shared with the other students via webcam.  Learners are encouraged to answer teacher directed questions and ask their own questions throughout each session.  

Class Schedule for Tuesdays:
Week of April 23 - 28:  Z - Zebra
Week of May 1 - 5:  A - Alligator
Week of May 8 - 12:  No Class
Week of May 15 - 19:  B - Butterfly
Week of May 22 - 26:  C - Camel
Week of May 29 - June 2:  D - Dolphin

Class Schedule for Thursdays:
Week of April 24 - 28:  A - Alligator
Week of May 1 - 5:  B - Butterfly
Week of May 8 - 12:  C - Camel
Week of May 15 - 19:  D - Dolphin
Week of May 22 - 26:  E - Eagle
Week of May 29 - June 2:  F - Frog

What is directed drawing?  Directed drawing is step by step instructions given to a student to help them complete a picture. When they complete the steps in order they create a picture. 

Benefits of Directed Drawing:

- It provides children with practice in following directions and paying attention to detail. Children need to listen and follow instructions closely while paying close attention to details or they might miss a step.

- It builds confidence and increases self-esteem in students as they discover that they CAN draw. 

- Teaching students step-by-step how to draw something shows them that even if something looks "too hard" in the beginning, if  they do it in small steps, they can do it. This translates well to ALL areas of life! (Reminds me of the saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. " 

- Directed drawing encourages creativity. You might think that doesn't sound right. The students are all following the same directions. The pictures will all look the same. However, the goal isn’t to follow the steps so an exact copy is created. The drawings all turn out unique!