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Dungeons and Dragons 101: Intro to D&D (8-10 Years Old)

Completed by 17 learners
Ages 7-10
Live One-Time Class
Learn to play D&D! Taken by over 1,000s of students, we're expanding this to younger players. Our interactive intro to Dungeons and Dragons opens the door to this amazing roleplaying game...are you ready to live your adventure?
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(3,388 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
3-5 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
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*Class is appropriate for students as young as 8 who are patient, able to wait their turn, and are enthusiastic*

Embark on a magical journey with us through the realms of Dungeons and Dragons! 🎲✨ Our hour-long interactive sessions offer a captivating introduction to tabletop roleplaying, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills.

📚 Course Overview 🧙‍♂️🏰


🧙‍♂️ What's D&D All About? 🌈

Discover limitless possibilities as you create collaborative stories in Dungeons and Dragons. Uncover the gaming system's basic framework and receive digital tools for at-home play.

🎓 How Is the Class Taught? 🗣️🤔

Led by a seasoned educator, our classes are interactive, encouraging dialogue, questions, and student participation. Get ready for roleplaying demonstrations, lectures, and Q&A sessions that spark creativity!

📚 Topics Covered 🎲📖

Learn the Basics: What is a tabletop roleplaying game?

Getting into character: Get into the game with a roleplaying improv session (fan favorite)

Master of Mechanics: Grasp the essential rules of Dungeons and Dragons.

A heroic math lesson: Explore the dice and modifier system.

What's in a character: Review the ideas of "race" and "class" in game.

🚨 Note on Late Arrivals ⏰👋

Due to the interactive nature, latecomers will be admitted strategically to minimize disruptions. We're here to accommodate, so message us for solutions if needed.

🎓 Course Conclusion 🌟🏆
Upon completion, students will:
a) Describe core ideas of tabletop roleplaying.
b) Begin basic character creation for game sessions.
c) Select a preferred "race" and "class."

🛡️ Roleplaying Etiquette 🌈⚔️
Immerse in imaginative problem-solving; no direct depiction of fantasy violence, but in-game possibilities will be discussed. Explore character ideas involving "weapons" and "spells" responsibly.

Join us on this epic journey into the world of Dungeons and Dragons! 🌌👣🛡️

Learning Goals

At the conclusion of the course students will be able to do the following:
a) Describe the core ideas inherent in a table top roleplaying game.
b) Begin the process of basic character creation to use in a game session.
c) Be able to select a preferred "race" and "class" in the game.

As Dungeons and Dragons is an expansive "game system", learning as they go is essential for student success as they begin to enjoy this roleplaying world.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need paper and pencil to take brief notes, and to write down things they think are amazing!
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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    Roleplaying games offer a creative "sandbox" in which participants can engage in imaginative problem solving. Fantasy violence will not be directly depicted, but the possibilities of this within the game will be discussed. Students may wish to explore ideas related to their characters that involve in-game "weapons" and "spells" for the use of "in-game" violence.

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    Teacher expertise and credentials
    Arizona Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
    Mr. Wright
    Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science
    Ms. Holly
    Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
    Mr. Keith, M.A.
    Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
    Adam Scott, MAT
    Illinois Teaching Certificate
    Mr. John
    Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
    Mr. Wright
    Master's Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education
    Adam Scott, MAT
    Master's Degree in Social Work from Loyola University
    Mr. John
    Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State University
    Adam Scott, MAT
    Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Binghamton University
    Mr. John
    The RPG Club has organized and taught groups of Dungeons and Dragons for over 5,000 students and community members, running games professionally for private clients between the ages of 7-70 years old. Our teachers and GMs train together on best practices, are almost all traditional classroom teachers, and work to ensure an excellent experience for each child, every class.
    
    It's our mission that your child feels empowered and excited after this lesson, potentially sparking an interest in a wonderful activity.

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