백야드 버그 클럽: 버그 헌트 쇼 및 소셜

Discover the fascinating world of bugs in this engaging and interactive weekly class. Get up close and personal with real bugs, including my pet tarantula, as we explore their characteristics, habitats, movements, and diets.

Each week, we'll dive into the unique features of a different bug species and discuss whether these bugs can be found near our own homes. Through captivating pictures, videos, and some live bug encounters, we'll satisfy our curiosity and answer all our burning questions.

But that's not all! We'll also mimic the movements of these incredible creatures and play fun bug-themed games. Students will be encouraged to express their creativity by drawing the bugs they've learned about.

This class is a perfect blend of activity and discussion, allowing students to use their imaginations while learning. It's both entertaining and educational, fostering connections among students of the same age. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to explore the bug world together!

You can join the week and stay in the club for all the classes or come to just pop in for the classes you are interested in. 

Week of:
2021
January 11th- Dragonflies
January 18th- Beetles
January 25th- Spiders
February 1st- Ants
February 7th- Butterflies 
February 14th- Bees
February 21th- Praying Mantis
February 28th- Millipede
March 7th- Snails & Slugs
March 14th- Flies
March 21st- Earwigs
March 28th- Stick Bugs 
April 4th- Stink Bugs 
April 11th- Cicadas
April 18th- Potato Bug
April 24- Rollie Pollies
May 2nd- Fleas
May 9th- Earth Worms
May 16th- Moth Caterpillar
May 23rd- Ticks
May 30th- Froghopper
June 6th- Scorpion
June 13th - Damsel bug
June 20th- Grasshopper
June 27th- Termites
July 4th - Dragonflies
July 11th- Carnivore plants
July 18th- Beetles
July 25th and August 1st- Mosquitoes
August 6th: Bug Games and Crafts
August 8th- Silk Worms
August 15th- Trapdoor Spider 
August 22nd- Caddisfly Larvae
August 29th- Fireflies
September 5th- Cockroaches 
September 12th- Woolly Bear Caterpillars
September 19th- Box Elder Bug 
September 26th-  Hummingbird Moth
October 3rd- Crickets
October 10th -  Hercules Beetle 
October 17th- Diving Bell Spider
October 24-  No Class
October 31st- Worlds Creepiest Bugs
November 7th- Interesting Flies
November 14th- Bed Bugs
November 21st- Peacock Spider
November 28th-  Perfect Imitators
December 4th-  Scorpion Fly
December 12th- Antlion
December 19th- Leech
December 26th- Fruit Fly

2022
January 2nd-  Daddy Longlegs
January 9th-  Velvet Worm
January 16th- Black Widow
January 23rd- Vinegaroon
January 30th- Fire Beetles
February 6th- Millipedes
February 13th- Snails & Slugs
February 20th- Bombardier Beetle & Crazy Chemist 
February 27th- Bees
March 6th- Sand Flies
March 13th- Zombie Snail & Other Parasites 
March 20th- Bugs World Biggest Bugs 
March 27th- Stink Bug
April 3rd- Earwigs 
April 10th- Dung Beetles 
April 17th- Extinct Bugs 
April 24th- Giant Japanese Hornet 
May 1st- Stick Bug 
May 8th- Emerald Cockroach Wasp
May 15th- Ticks
May 22nd- Most Beautiful Bugs 
May 29th- Golden Tortoise Beetle
June 5th- Termites 
June 12th- Paper Wasps & Yellow Jackets 
June 19th- Scorpion 
June 26- Fireflies
July 3nd- Millipede
July 10th- Fleas
July 17th- Coolest Jumping spiders
July 24th- Inch Worm
July 31st- Aphids
August 7th- Wolf Spider
August 14th- Blister Beetle
August 21st- Green Milkweed Grasshopper 
August 28th-Spiney Orb Weaver
September 4th-  Woolly Bear Caterpillars
September 11th- Caddisfly Larvae 
September 18th- Giant Leaf Bug 
September 25th- NO CLASS 
October 2nd-  Wax-tailed Bug 
October 9th- Cockroaches 
October 16th-  Red Postman Butterfly
October 23rd- Violin Beetle 
October 30th- Sea Skater
November 6th- Silk Worms  
November 13th- Giraffe Weevils
November 20th- Stink Bugs 
November 27th- Australian Stained-glass Mirror Spider
December 4th- Earwigs
December 11th- Box Elder Bug  
December 18th- Mosquitoes
December 25th- Hummingbird Moth

2023
January 1st- Bug Games and Drawing. Happy New Year!
January 8th- Potato Bug 
January 15th- Goliath Beetle
January 22nd- Banana Spider
January 29th- Teddy Bear Carpenter Bees 
February 5th- Head Lice
February 12th- Perfect Imitators 
February 19th- Gall Wasps
February 26th- Froghopper
March 5th- Hoverflies
March 12th- Golden Tortoise Beetle
March 19th- The Most Intelligent Insects
March 26th- Zombie Ant Fungus/ Ophiocordycepes
April 2nd- GAME DAY!
April 9th- Dung Beetle  
April 16th-Vinegaroon 
April 16th- Mosquito Hawk 
April 23rd- Bed Bug    
April 30rd- Monarc Butterflies
May 7th- Arctic Midge 
May 21st- Extinct Bugs  
May 28th- Abedus Herberti -Water bug
June 4th- Amazing Ants  
June 11th- Bombardier Beetle- Crazy Chemists
June 18-Antlion
June 25- Tardigrade/ Water Bear
July 2- Raft spider
July 9- Velvet Worm 
July 16- Giant Japanese Hornet 
July 23- GAME DAY 
July 30- Scorpion Fly 
August 6th- Glow Worms  
August 13th- Dust Mites  
August 20th- Insects of the Amazon Rainforest 
August 27th- Sloth Moths/Cryptoses Moths 
September 3rd- Maculinea Arion/Large Blue Butterfly
September 10th- Bulldog Ants
September 17th- Caddis Fly Larva
September 24th- Crickets 
October 1st- Eriosomatinae/ Whooly Aphids 
October 8th- Jerusalem Cricket
October 15th- Madagascar Hissing cockroach 
October 22nd- Tent Worms
October 29th- Cicadas 
November 5th- Interesting Flies
November 12th- Pseudoscorpions 
November 19th- Desert Pebble Mantis
November 26th- Daddy Longlegs   
December 3rd- Fruit Fly 
December 10th- Inchworm
December 17th- Camouflaged Spiders
December 24th- GAME DAY
December 31st- Black Widdows 

2024
January 7th- Lady Bugs  
January 14th- Earth Worms 
January 21st- Trapdoor Spider
January 28th- Sea Skater
February 4th- Acorn Weevil 
February 11th- Aphids
February 18th- Leech 
February 25th- Brown Dog Tick 
March 3rd- Emerald Cockroach Wasp
March 10th- Sand Flies
March 17th- Mexican Jumping Bean
March 24th- Fire Flies
March 31st- Spiney Orb Weaver
April 7th- Bazinga Bee
April 14th- Zombie Snail
April 21st- Brazilian Wandering Spider
April 28th- Giant American Milipeed
May 5th- Viceroy Butterfly
May 12th- Rollie Pollie-Pill Bug
May 19th- Earwigs
May 26th- World Biggest Bugs
June 2nd- Drain Fly
June 9th- Giant Japanese Hornet
June 16th- Lady Bird Spider  
June 23rd- Silk Worms
June 30th- Wolf Spider
July 7th- Face Mites
July 14th- Giraffe Weevils
July 21st- Sharpshooter
July 28th- Praying Mantis 
August 4th- Glass Winged Butterfly
August 11th- Most beautiful bugs
August 18th- Hercules beetle
August 25th - Extinct bugs
September 1st- Cockroach
September 8th- Honey Pot Ants
September 15th- Pink Underwing Moth 
September 22nd- Mosquitoes
September 29th- SpittleBug 
October 6th-	Zombie Ant Fungus
October 13th- Most Intelligent Insects
October 20th- Monarchs
October 27th- Arctic Midges
November 3rd- Humminbird Moth
November  10th- Head lice
November 17th- Violin Beetles 
November  24th- Game Day!!
December 1st-  House Flies
December 8th- Dung Beetle 
December 15th- Giant Leaf Bug
December 22nd- Stink Bug
December 29th- Game Day!!

2025
January 5th- Wax Tailed Bug
January 12th- Giant Water Bugs
January 19th- Golden Tortoise Beetle
January 26th- Paper Wasp & Yellow Jacket Hornet
February 2nd- Bunny Harvestman Spider
February 9th- Tsetse Fly
February 16th- Postman Butterfly
February 23rd- Box Elder Bug
March 2nd- Bombardier Beetle- Crazy Chemists
March 9th- Antlions
March 16th- Water Bears
March 23rd- Raft Spider
March 30th- Velvet worm
and more to come!

Please always feel free to request any insects, arachnids, or other bug-like creatures your student would like to learn about!

Please note: Previous classes offered in the club are also sometimes taught as one-time classes. Some classes will be repeated after one year. 

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 every student I have the privilege to teach.