Social Studies
Gnomes, Trolls and Fairies: Nordic Folklore and Tales
A two hour class about the old Nordic beliefs that we can still see today in books and movies.
Jessika O'Sullivan
1080 total reviews for this teacher
108 reviews for this class
Completed by 525 learners
8-12
year old learners
3rd-6th
US Grade Level
3-8
learners per class
$20
Charged upfront
$10 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 2 weeks
60 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
This two session class will bring the student into the deep forests in the Nordic countries. I will engage the student's imagination all the while they learn of the old beliefs that have been around since the bronze age. For thousands of years, the people of the north have believed in gnomes, fairies, trolls and many other magical creatures or people. To this day people will point to fog over the meadows during the light June nights and say it is the fairies dancing or put out a small...
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
One story about a water spirit includes a scene with a young woman killing herself
Teacher
Jessika O'SullivanI believe in joy and curiosity and affirmation of the individual
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Lives in the
United States1080 total reviews
852 completed classes
About Me
I believe in creating connections with my students and keeping my teaching age appropriate. My teaching will challenge my students but never let them fail or feel like they are failing. Patience, silliness, and kindness go a long way. As a...
