Ocean Animal Inspector Club: Show & Social

Join our captivating Ocean Explorers Club, where we gather once a week to delve into the enchanting world of ocean animals. Each session will be a voyage of discovery as we focus on a different marine creature, exploring its unique characteristics, habitat, locomotion, and dietary preferences. We'll engage in interactive discussions, fueled by captivating pictures and videos that ignite curiosity and inspire questions. As we dive deeper into our topics, we'll also ponder if these aquatic animals can be found near our own localities, fostering a connection between the students and their surroundings.

But that's not all! Our club isn't just about learning; it's about experiencing the magic of the ocean firsthand. We'll emulate the movements of various aquatic and semi-aquatic creatures, immersing ourselves in their world through playful and engaging games. Furthermore, students will be encouraged to unleash their creativity and draw the animal they've learned about, igniting their imagination and artistic expression.

This class is a harmonious blend of movement, conversation, and imagination. It's a joyful and informative journey that encourages the students to build connections with their peers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared passion. The students can color the page I send each week or choose to join me in drawing the creature at the end of class. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure that combines fun, knowledge, and the wonders of the deep blue sea.

2021
Week 1- April 4th-10th: Crabs
Week 2- April 11th-17th: Sea Horse
Week 3- April 18th-24th: Dolphins
Week 4-April 25th-May 1st: Turtles
Week 5- May 3rd- May 8th: Eels
Week 6- May 9th- May 15th: Sea Otters
Week 7- May 16th- May 22nd: Puffer Fish
Week 8- May 23rd- May 29th: Orcas (Killer Whales)
Week 9- May 30th- June 5th: Jellyfish
Week 10- June 6th- June 12th: Whale Sharks 
Week 11- June 13th- June 19th: Octopus 
Week 12- June 20th - June 26th: StarFish 
Week 13- June 27th July 3rd: Shrimp 
Week 14- July 4th - July 10th: Clownfish
Week 15- July 11th- July 17th: Narwhals
Week 16- July 18th- July 24th: Parrotfish
Week 17- Aug. 8th- Aug. 14th:  Puffins
Week 18- Aug. 15th- Aug 21st: Sailfish
Week 19- Aug. 22nd- Aug. 28th: Pilot Whales
Week 20- Aug. 29th- Sept. 4th: Cutest Sea Creatures
Week 21- Sept. 5th- Sept. 11th: Lionfish
Week 22- Sept. 12th- Sept. 18th: Leafy Sea Dragon 
Week 23- Sept 19th- Sept 25th: Penguins
Week 24- Sept. 26th- Oct. 2nd: Coolest Sea Slugs
Week 25- Oct. 3rd- Oct. 9th: Sea Snake
Week 26- Oct. 10th- Oct. 16th: Nurse Sharks
Week 27- Oct. 17th- Oct. 23rd:  Frog Fish
Week 28- Oct. 24th- 30th: No Class
Week 29: Oct. 31st- Nov. 6th: Great White Shark (Shark Mask Printable) 
Week 30: Nov. 7th- Nov. 13th: Marine Iguana
Week 31: Nov. 14th- 20th: Mantis Shrimp
Week 32: Nov. 21st-27th: Cuttlefish 
Week 33: Nov. 28th- 4th: Beluga Whale
Week 34: Dec. 5th- 11th: Platypus (Student request- freshwater)
Week 35: Dec. 12th-18th: Crocodiles and Alligators
Week 36: Dec. 19th-25th: Christmas Tree Coral
Week 37: Dec. 26-1st: Pelican Eel/Gulper Eel
2022
Week 38: Jan. 2nd-8th: Flying Fish 
Week 39: Jan. 9th-15th: Seals
Week 40: Jan. 16th-22th: Stingray
Week 41: Jan. 23rd-29th: Basking Shark
Week 42: Jan. 30th-5th: Batfish
Week 43: Feb. 6th- Feb. 12th: Bioluminescence/Bioluminescent Sharks
Week 44: Feb. 13th- Feb. 19th: Manta Ray/ Devil Ray 
Week 45: Feb. 20th- Feb 26th: Sunfish
Week 46: Feb. 27th- Mar. 5th: File Fish
Week 47: Mar. 6th- Mar. 12th: Hammerhead Sharks
Week 48: Mar. 13th- Mar. 19th:  Stargazers
Week 49: Mar. 20th- Mar. 26th: Oarfish 
Week 50: Mar. 27th- Apr. 2nd: Pederson Cleaning Shrimps
Week 51: Apr. 3rd- Flounder /Triple Tail 
Week 52: April 10- Spotted Drum Fish 
Week 53: April 17- Barracuda
Week 54: April 24- Squirrel Fish
Week 55: May 1 - Flying Gurnard
Week 56: May 8- Ghost Shark
Week 57: May 15- Piranhas 
Week 58: May 22- Coolest Deep-Sea Creatures
Week 59: May 29- Leatherback Sea Turtles 
Week 60: June 5- Vampire Squid
Week 61: June 12- Harlequin Shrimp
Week 62:  June 19th- Sea Salp
Week 63: June 26th- Frogs 
Week 64: July 3rd- Great White Sharks (No Class Wednesday, July 6th)
Week 65: July July 10th- Coffin Fish 
Week 66: July 17th- Giant Squid/Colossal Squid 
Week 67: July 24th- Black Swallower 
Week 68: July 31st- Octopus 
Week 69: August 7th -Sheepshead 
Week 70: August 14th- Lamprey 
Week 71: August 21st- Leafy Sea Dragon 
Week 72: August 28th- Dwarf Lantern Shark 
Week 73: September 4th- The Blue Whale 
Week 74: September 11th- Clownfish 
Week 75: September 18th- Dumbo Octopus
Week 76: September 25th- NO CLASS
Week 77: October 2nd- Fangtooth Fish 
Week 78: October 9th- Puffins 
Week 79: October 16th- Giant isopod 
Week 80:October 23rd-  Mantis Shrimp 
Week 81: October 30th- Manatees 
Week 82: November 6th- Goose Barnacle
Week 83: November 13th: The Cone Snail
Week 84: November 20th: Jellyfish 
Week 85: November 27th: Sea Snake 
Week 86: December 4th: Crocodiles and Alligators 
Week 87: December 11th: Turtles 
Week 88: December 18th: Christmas Tree Coral
Week 89: December 25th: Whale Sharks 
2023
Week 90: January 1st: Marine Iguana
Week 91: January 8th: Eels
Week 92: January 15th: Starfish
Week 93: January 22nd: Parrotfish
Week 94: January 29th: Pilot Whales
Week 95: February 5th: Frog Fish
Week 96: February 12th: Stingray
Week 97: February 19th: Flying Fish
Week 98: February 26th: Cuttlefish 
Week 99: March 5th: Eagle Ray
Week 100: March 12th- Lionfish
Week 101:  March 19th- Coolest Sea Slugs
Week 102:  March 26th- Walrus
Week 103: April 2nd- GAME DAY!
Week 104: April 9th- The Sea Sponge
Week 105: April 16th- Bomber Worms
Week 106: April 23rd- Angel Fish
Week 107: April 30th-Pelican 
Week 108: May 7th- Butterfly fish 
Week 109: May 14th- Nurse Sharks 
Week 110: May 21st- Sea Anemones 
Week 111: May 28th- Barracuda 
Week 112: June 4th- Immortal Jellyfish
Week 113: June 11th-Sunfish 
Week 114: June 18th- Sea Pigs & Snot Sea Cucumber 
Week 115: June 25th- Snapping Turtle
Week 116: July 2nd- Lobster
Week 117: July 9th- Cookie Cutter Shark 
Week 118: July 16th- Sand Dollar 
Week 119: July 23rd-  No Class
Week 120: July 30th- Blue Ringed Octopus
Week 121: August 6th- Piranhas
Week 122: August 13th- Coffin Fish
Week 123: August 20th- Nautilidae/Nautilus
Week 124: August 27th- Decorator Crabs 
Week 125: September 3rd- Turtles  
Week 126: September 10th- Flounder /Triple Tail 
Week 127: September 17th- Angler Fish 
Week 128: September 24th-Sailfish
Week 129: October 1st- Seahorse 
Week 130: October 8th- Cutest Sea Creatures 
Week 131: October - Platypus (Student request- freshwater)
Week 132: October 22nd- Vampire Squid 
Week 133: October 29th- Spookfish/Barrel Eye Fish
Week 134: November 5th- Sperm Whales
Week 135: November 12th- Grouper
Week 136: November 19th- Batfish
Week 137: November 26th: Capibara
Week 138: December 3rd- Whale Sharks 
Week 139: December 10th- Beluga Whale
Week 140: December 17th- Blobfish
Week 141: December 24th- GAME DAY
Week 142: December 31st- Fire Worm
2024
January 7th- Christmas Tree Coral   
January 14th- Mussels 
January 21st- Blue Whale
January 28th- Flamingo
February 4th- Barnacles
February 11th- Sunflower Starfish
February 18th- Dolphins
February 25th- Leafy Sea Dragon
March 3rd- Plankton
March 10th- Orcha/Killer Whale
March 17th- Narwhale
Mar 24th- Puffin
Mar 31st- Giant Isopod
April 7th- Mantis Shrimp 
April 14th- Gobin Shark
April 21st- Sea Snake
April 28th- Manta Ray
May 5th- Black Dragon Fish 
May 12th- Brittle Stars
May 19th- Dwarf Lantern Shark
May 26th- Barracuda  
June 2nd-  Coolest Deep Sea Creatures
June 9th- Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus
June 16th- Pelican or Gulper Eel
June 23rd- Lionfish
June 30th - Tiger Shark 
July 7th- Cone Snails
July 14th- Siphonophorae
July 21st- Giant Squid/Colossal Squid
July 28th- Amazon River Dolphin
August 4th- Flying Gurnard
August 11th- Sunfish 
August 18th- Piranhas
August 25- Cuttlefish
September 1st- Conch
September 8th- Harlequin Shrimp
September 15th- Parrotfish
September 22nd- Sea Anemone
September 29th- Remora 
October 6th- Butterfly Fish
October 13th- Ghost Shark
October 20th- Pilot whale
October	27th- Leatherback Sea Turtle
November 3rd- Stargazer fish
November 10th- Humphead Parrotfish 
November 17th- Sea Salp
November 24th- Penguins
December 1st- Hogfish 	
December 15th- Sea Sponges 
December 22nd-	Christmas Tree Worms
December 29th- Game Day 
	
2025		
January 5th- Blue-footed Booby
January 12th- Jellyfish
January 19th- Sea Cucumbers
January 26th- Snapping Turtle
February 2nd- Nurse Sharks
February 9th- Manatees 
February 16th- Goose Barnacles 
February 23rd- Lampery
March 2nd- Oar Fish
March 9th- Bomber Worms 
March 16th-Pilot fish
March 23rd- Dumbo Octopus
March 30th- Fangtooth fish
And more to come! 

My teaching style:
My teaching style can be described as a delightful blend of fun, encouragement, and inclusivity. I believe in creating an enjoyable learning environment where students can have a great time while also remembering important rules to ensure a smooth class experience.

One of my priorities is to foster a culture of sharing and interaction among students, encouraging active participation. However, I am mindful of the needs of shy learners, providing them with a comfortable space to observe and engage at their own pace. I strive to accommodate various learning styles, making sure that all students feel included and valued in my class.

My ultimate goal is to ignite a spark of curiosity and excitement in each student, leaving them eager to share the fascinating facts they've learned long after the class has ended. With an engaging, energetic, and enthusiastic teaching approach, I aim to cultivate a love for learning in my students. While maintaining a professional demeanor, I also inject a touch of silliness to keep the atmosphere light-hearted and enjoyable.

Above all, I am passionate about instilling a deep appreciation for the wonders of the natural world in each and every student I have the privilege to teach.