American Girl Social Club: Exploring Friendship and Adventure
Students will explore themes of friendship and adventure through the American Girl Dolls. Students will create and share mini-adventure scenarios featuring their American Girl Dolls.
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this engaging class, students will explore themes of friendship and adventure as depicted in the American Girl Doll series. They will develop creative storytelling skills by creating and sharing their own mini-adventure scenarios featuring their favorite American Girl Doll. Topics Covered: Friendship: How different dolls form and maintain friendships across various historical settings. Adventure: Crafting imaginative stories and scenarios involving their dolls. Creativity and Storytelling: Developing and sharing their own unique adventure stories. Students will discuss their favorite dolls and the role of friendship in their stories. Activities -Students will design their own mini-adventure scenarios for their doll. They can illustrate or write their stories. They’ll have the chance to share their stories with the group. The class encourages active participation through storytelling, discussion, and creative activities. Students are prompted to use their imagination and artistic skills to develop their adventure stories. The focus is on creating a positive and enjoyable environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas. Overall, this class aims to inspire creativity and foster a love for storytelling while connecting students with the rich history and themes of the American Girl Doll series.
Learning Goals
Understand Themes of FriendshipDevelop Creative Storytelling Skills
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and something to write or draw with. Markers, crayons, colored pencils are optional.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to American Girl doll books and media
Joined August, 2018
Teacher expertise and credentials
With two Associate’s degrees in English and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, I bring a strong background in literature, storytelling, and social dynamics to the American Girl Doll Social Club. My expertise includes:
Literary Analysis and Creative Writing: My English degrees provide me with a deep understanding of narrative structure, character development, and creative writing techniques, which I use to guide students in crafting their mini-adventures.
Sociological Insight: My Sociology degree offers insights into historical contexts, social relationships, and cultural diversity, enhancing discussions about the themes of friendship and historical settings in the American Girl Doll series.
This combination of training allows me to create engaging, informative, and supportive learning experiences tailored to fostering creativity and understanding among students.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
