Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Curse of Strahd
Class experience
In this weekly, on-going class, we will play through the Dungeons and Dragons module, Curse of Strahd. Barovia is a shadowy realm plagued by evil. The people who live there are melancholy and grotesque, terrified of the wolves and other minions of their vampire ruler. Adventurers will direct their exploits in this sandbox adventure filled with mystery, magic, and gothic horror. As always, I include lots of bonus content not included in the official game module, which creates a unique...
In Dungeons and Dragons: Curse of Strahd, students will practice the many social and academic skills that D&D hones: - creative problem solving - critical thinking - teamwork - leadership - public speaking - quick mental math calculations
In addition to the hundreds of students I've taught on Outschool, I've also led several in-person seminars teaching Dungeons and Dragons to new players. I've been playing roleplaying games since I was a teenager. Now as a veteran homeschool parent, I blend my years of experience encouraging young people with my love of Dungeons and Dragons. I love providing a welcoming and affirming safe space for all of my students to relax and enjoy social time with others. I especially enjoy gently encouraging shy learners to come out of their shell. I am adept at keeping a balance between enthusiastic, outgoing students and quieter students who may prefer more structure with prompting to engage in the game.
2 files available upon enrollmentI will provide students with the Players Basic Rules and blank character sheets. If students do not have dice, their parents may assist them in finding an age-appropriate dice rolling app or website. They should also have a pencil and paper to use during class.
This campaign does involve D&D combat, which is verbally described. Weapons, armor, and combat damage will be mentioned. This adventure is gothic-horror themed and includes ethical dilemmas without clear-cut solutions.
I have been a homeschooling mother for 19 years to four children with very different learning styles. I have taught countless classes to homeschoolers over the years, ranging from Latin to art history to astrophysics. I've also assisted students...
Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
90 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class