The Puppy Study! a Dog Science and Behavior Study for Curious Kids!
A weekly science class where we will explore different dog breeds, learn about dog behaviors, discover the fascinating anatomy of our furry friends, check out CUTE puppies and even talk about the breed's contributions to human society!
ERICA WARD
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(106)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Have you heard of Viszla? Felt the softness of a baby Pomeranian? Do you know what the Tibetan Mastiff is? How about a Yakutian? If you LOVE dogs like I do, You are in the right place!!!! Let's take an adventure! Get ready to dive into the world of dogs in this awesome class! For ages 8-13, The Puppy Study! A Dog Science and Behavior Study for Curious Kids! is a weekly science class where we will explore different dog breeds, learn about dog behaviors, discover the fascinating anatomy of our furry friends, and even talk about the breed's contributions to human society! Not to mention the SUPER CUTE PUPPIES! Whether you're a dog lover or just curious about canines, this class will be packed with fun facts and activity that bring out your inner dog expert. Come with us on a paw-some adventure! The Puppy study is a 35 minute easy and fun science class. Classes begin daily with an anatomy lesson, fun facts, games, and behavioral study of two breeds for the day. All dogs studied for the day will be under the same dog grouping. Worksheets for the class will be posted for printing and allow quick and easy note taking! Anatomy note: For the first half of the year, in our anatomy section we will be working on organs and soft tissues, around the 2nd half in January, we will be working on bones! :) PLEASE NOTE: FEATURED CLASS TOPICS FOR EACH WEEK ARE STILL IN DEVELOPMENT AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY Note to Parents, It doesn't happen often, but Due to some policy changes at YouTube, occasionally when I play a video from their platform, a 10second ad comes on beforehand. This is happening a lot with all teachers! I am working VERY HARD and diligently for a workaround. I know it is probably not a big deal, I know, I know…… but like to keep parents informed :) Class 1) Week of Sept 4: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Tibetan Mastiff and the Great Pyrenees Class 2) Week of Sept 11: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Clumber Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel Class 3)Week of Sept 18: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Afghan and Borzoi Class 4) Week of Sept 25: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Olde English Sheepdog and The Puli Class 5) Week of Oct 2 :The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Chow-Chow and Shar-Pei Class 6) Week of Oct 9: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and The Shih Tzu Class 7) Week of Oct 16: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Bedlington Terrier and the Bull Terrier Class 8) Week of Oct 23: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Class 9) Week of Oct 30: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Yakutian and The Akita Class 10) Week of Nov 6: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever Class 11)Week of Nov 13: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Beagle and the Basset Hound Class 12) Week of Nov 20: The Puppy Study Featured Topics: Neapolitan Mastiff and the Great Dane NOTE: Ongoing courses do not have an end date so new topics will be introduced in upcoming weeks. Come with me and discover! Together, we will take a small step into understanding the different dog breeds and characteristics!! This class is all about having fun and learning. No prior knowledge is required. Just a pen and paper! While the class start time is listed, please patiently allow up to 5 minutes past start time in the waiting room before we get started so that most students can arrive and I can follow Outschool’s policies on allowing students to enter.
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Parental Guidance
While the class start time is listed, please patiently allow up to 5 minutes past start time in the waiting room before we get started so that most students can arrive and I can follow Outschool’s policies on allowing students to enter.
Though this class will be light hearted in nature, mention of animal extinction may be necessary for kids to understand the diversity of the dogs in the regions. I will absolutely keep it light and to a minimum.
It doesn't happen often, but Due to some policy changes at YouTube, occasionally when I play a video from their platform, a 10second ad comes on beforehand. This is happening a lot with all teachers! I am working VERY HARD and diligently for a workaround. I know it is probably not a big deal, I know, I know…… but like to keep parents informed :)
Occasionally during the anatomy section, we will show very short videos of scopes in the dogs body so that they can see how their systems work! Which is actually pretty cool. Let me know if your child is squeamish at all so that I can try to accommodate.
Fast paced. High energy! Notes will have to be taken! Some of my class sizes are larger, it keeps the energy going and gives ease to shy students. Please make sure you are ok with the class size BEFORE registering! (FYI, I have ALWAYS taught larger classes and am very skilled at teaching and controlling large groups of 20- 30 students daily for the last 23 years, so this is a breeze, they are in good hands!)
Additional Info:
Discounted enrollments are not eligible for pausing or unenrolling. If you pause more than once for any reason, you can continue the class of course, but will have to go back to full price. If you Unenroll, you will have to go back to full price. **No transfers.
Please don't miss a payment. Outschool runs payments once a week (usually on Sundays) If you miss a payment you must go back to full price. With so many students and parents, it creates a ton of work creating new links every week for those who missed payments. I can no longer do it.
Please also note that pausing does not hold a seat in Outschool's system.
New discounts are not for existing students. New discounts are for students new to the class ONLY. (**No transfers).
One discounted seat per family, other seats must be at regular price (unless you ask me ahead of time, those I will honor)
f you have a DISCOUNTED ENROLLMENT, but your learner has missed 3 classes or more, I have to give the spot to another learner that is waitlisted to come. Spots are scarce, the class is full, and there are others who want to participate.
Student learners can use the same screen, but must be enrolled separately in the class and have their own learner profile with Outschool.
Please be mindful that I do strictly follow the refund policy outlined by Outschool as it pertains to the class. If you are beyond the window for a refund, reach out to me and, as a courtesy, I will try to see if I can assist in another way. However, there is no guarantee that another arrangement can be reached.
Most of you know me well by now and see my heart. I am very nice. But we also have to be mindful that we are not taking advantage of one another :)
External Resources
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Joined August, 2023
4.9
106reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a child I wanted to be a veterinarian! My parents bought me every dog book and encyclopedia they could find! I became VERY well versed in all things dog! I read daily. I read the same books over and over for fun! I was obsessed! As a teenager my first job was in a pet shop where I took care of all of the various dogs and used my breed knowledge! I stayed there until I was an adult! As an adult, I have had many pets! You name it, I've had it! Although I never became a veterinarian, I still carry a lot of that information and knowledge! I still have my dog books from when I was little. My children all have their own dog encyclopedias as they gained a love for dogs as well. Our idea of fun is to watch dog shows and Cesar Milan, lol! We are very well versed!
I love poetry, art, music and different expressions of the human cultural experience!!! In my spare time I paint a lot! A lot can be learned through the music and artistic expression of people around the world.
Teaching is my passion, and for the past 22 years, I have been lucky to do what I love. I teach 3 classes totaling about 90 teenagers daily. I run a Multi-Cultural Homeschooling Group of over 200 families where I teach children ages 8-12 a variety of subjects. I am also a full-time homeschooling mom to my amazing 11-year-old daughter.
I have a passion to share what I know! In my classes I provide extraordinary experiences through unique use of humor and video during lessons making learning fun in our relaxed classroom setting.
I am always excited to learn new things! The best investment you can make is the one you make in yourself! I work consistently to improve my skills, and continuing professional training is absolutely an integral part. Through the year I take advanced instructor training courses to stay abreast of the current teaching methods and techniques available to prepare for fantastic individual learning opportunities. I pride myself on this.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-18 learners per class
