Please Note;  This is an ONGOING class. This class meets weekly on a regular basis. Parents can enroll and withdraw their learners at any point and are charged weekly like a subscription. New learners can join any time there is an opening.

We will focus on a different ocean animal each week. Students will learn interesting facts about the animal, and we will go on a brief virtual field trip to see the "real" animals.  Then, students will learn how to draw their own animal step-by-step through directed drawing. As time allows, drawings may be colored or painted and shared with the other students via webcam.  Learners are encouraged to answer teacher directed questions and ask their own questions throughout each session. Printable step-by-step drawing instructions are provided after each session so that students can draw the animal again and again after class.

Class Schedule:
Week of Jan. 16 - 20:  Stingray
Week of Jan. 21 - 27:  Swordfish 
Week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 3:  Walrus
Week of Feb. 6 - 10:  Eel
Week of Feb. 13 - 17:  Puffer Fish
Week of Feb. 20 - 24:  Shrimp
Week of Feb. 27 - March 3:  Angler Fish
Week of March 6 - 10:  Manatee
Week of March 13 - 17:  Cuttlefish
Week of March 20 - 24:  Lionfish
Week of March 27 - 31:  Hammerhead Shark
Week of April 10 - 14:  Blobfish
Week of April 17 - 21:  Sea Snails
Week of April 24 - 28:  Barreleye Fish
Week of May 1 - 5:  Leafy Sea Dragon
Week of May 8 - 12:  Sea Gull
Week of May 15 - 19:  Sand Dollar
Week of May 22 - 26:  NO CLASS
Week of May 29 - June 2:  Handfish
 
What is directed drawing?  Directed drawing is step by step instructions given to a student to help them complete a picture. When they complete the steps in order they create a picture. 

Benefits of Directed Drawing:

- It provides children with practice in following directions and paying attention to detail. Children need to listen and follow instructions closely while paying close attention to details or they might miss a step.