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Minibeasts! Backyard Bugs and Creepy Crawlies.

We will learn, draw, play games, and sing about some of the amazing animals that live in our own backyards, including insects such as caterpillars, moths, and butterflies, as well as millipedes, roly polies, snails, and slugs. (Preschool and kindergarten science, zoology, biology, and animal anatomy.)
Ginny Strum
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(167)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In each class we will get to see different live "minibeasts" (roly polies, millipedes, slugs, etc.). We will watch how they move, observe their different physical characteristics, and talk about what they eat and where they live. We will learn about life cycles and food chains. Learners will be encouraged to share pictures, stories, and observations about the different creatures we study (or any other cool bugs they find) during "show and tell" each week. We will also be singing, drawing, dancing, and playing fun games to help retain what we are learning.
Week 1:Millipedes and centipedes
Week 2:Slugs and snails
Week 3:Caterpillars, moths, and butterflies
Week 4:Roly polies (wood lice) and review
*All animals will be studied, however schedule may vary slightly due to student interest and insect availability.

Learning Goals

We will learn about the habits, behavior, and anatomy of tiny creatures living in our own backyards.
We will learn to take turns and pay attention while others are sharing information.
We will learn to sort bugs based on different characteristics.
We will learn to draw some minibeasts.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Drawing materials (several sheets of paper and crayons, colored pencils or markers)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
167reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a B.S. in zoology, NC Early Childhood Education Credentials, and years of preschool teaching experience. I am fascinated by bugs and excited to share my love of tiny creaures with others!

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$35

for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 111 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
1-7 learners per class

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