What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner - Intermediate Level
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- Hagfish 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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please print the worksheet if your student would like to color it during class.
Supply List
Please have the student bring a pencil and paper to class. There will also be an optional coloring sheet that the students can color during class. If they would like to color this please print it for class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
I am absolutely thrilled to have the privilege of teaching your child. With a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a 120-hour TEFOL Certificate, and a PADI Scuba Divemaster certificate, I bring a wealth of teaching experience to the online classroom.
Over the years, I have taught in public and private schools, offered personalized one-on-one tutoring, conducted engaging online classes, and served as a dedicated camp counselor. Teaching is not just a profession for me; it's a true passion, and I am eager to share my expertise with your child.
My areas of expertise encompass a wide range, including the exciting realms of exploring living animals, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and more.
As a former camp counselor, I had the privilege of leading students on captivating exploration hikes and engaging experiments that ignited their curiosity about the natural world. My lifelong fascination with animals even led me to obtain a PADI Dive Master certificate, allowing me to introduce young students to the wonders of scuba diving and the ocean's mysteries.
During my college years, I earned an endorsement in Language Arts. For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to teaching ESL online, forging connections with students from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Teaching the English language is a source of great joy for me, and I employ fun and creative techniques to help students of varying proficiency levels master this important skill.
My passion for all creatures, from insects and arachnids to mollusks, drives me to inspire and connect with my students. I encourage them to observe and enthusiastically share their discoveries of fascinating creatures from their own surroundings during our classes. Additionally, I create opportunities for students who share similar interests to socialize and learn together.
Building connections with my students is a top priority, and I actively encourage them to participate and share their knowledge on every topic. Throughout our classes, I will provide personal videos and photographs from the topics we study, and I eagerly anticipate your child's contributions as well.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and be sure to follow my profile for updates on upcoming classes. I am excited to welcome your child into my class soon!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 340 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
2-9 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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