Learning to Play Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 9-12)
Dungeons and Dragons is more than just a storytelling game. It opens the imagination and allows the player to express their self to others without fear of judgement. This class teaches the skills to play this game that anyone can learn.
Charles Lott
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(11)
What's included
6 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional, it is not graded and nobody fails this class. Homework assigments are made in the classroom chat area and they will reinforce what is taught in class. I want to see that the learner can use the skills they have used independent of me, that is how I mark my success.Assessment
This class will teach learner to play Dungeons and Dragons. They will learn what Dungeons and Dragons is and isn't, they will learn what the various dice are for and when to roll them, they will learn to create characters from their own imaginations. We will cover game mechanics and concepts such as armor class and hit points, skill checks and saving throws, but it is when these things are used together to play the game that the real benefits of Dungeons and Dragons are unleashed. Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games like it have showed their value in studies to assist in the teaching and reinforcement of important social and cognitive skills. I recently completed Level 1 of the Games2Grow approach to Therapeutic Application of Roleplaying Games. Therapist are using roleplaying games in schools, residential facilities, outpatient mental health populations, military veterans and first responders to assist in the treatment of ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma treatment resistance and fatigue. I am not a therapist but have learned that playing Dungeons and Dragons can do a number of things for the players. D&D gives them ownership over their characters allowing them to express themselves. D&D gives players opportunity modeling, social skill practice and coaching. D&D provides the possibility for the translation of acquired skills from a fantasy setting to the real world. D&D teaches players control over their emotions like excitability take can delay other mental abilities like reason, and determining consequences of actions D&D Teaches Collaboration between players to avoid negative consequences and complete task and quest. D&D teaches the need for planning ahead, to thing out one's actions and the possible consequences of those actions D&D teaches players perspective and empathy for others D&D provides a fantasy space to problem solve. D&D teaches interacting with peers in a positive manner. D&D teaches positive interaction with leaders D&D allows the practice of communicating verbally and non-verbally D&D teaches self-advocacy. and many more skills. Players will touch on all of these and not even realize it as they play a enjoyable game.Class Experience
This class will teach you how to play Dungeons and Dragons, you will be able to create endless characters of your own and play the game like an expert. This class will teach younger children to play Dungeons and Dragons. This class does not through the learner into an actual game in progress in the hope that they will catch on. This class goes at a slower pace and makes sure the Learner understands the concepts of the game and has time to have their questions answered. The goal of this class is to teach the young person so that they have the confidence to join any Dungeons and Dragons game, here at Outschool, with their friends or even at a Dungeons and Dragons game at the local bookstore. They will learn the concepts and lingo of the game. Week One: What is Dungeons and Dragons and storytelling. Week Two: Character Concepts. An explanation of Races and Classes of the D&D world. Week Three: Rolling up Characters. Learning what the six character stats are. What are Hit Points and Armor Class Week Four: How Combat works. What does "Roll for Initiative" mean? What is a Saving Throw or Ability Check. Week Five: How does magic work in D&D? What is an Area of Effect, Range, Duration all mean to a young wizard. Week Six: Putting it all together Automated Scheduling has been enabled for this class allowing you to tell me when you want to take the class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class teaches the rules and knowledge to play Dungeons and Dragons. Learners will encounter nothing scary. The Dungeons and Dragons Game is basically a storytelling exercise with a construct of rules placed over it. The game does have imaginary combat and spellcasting as its focal point as most tales take place in fantasy worlds much like Lord of the Rings or fairy tales that include fighting dragons.
Only the secure Outschool tools and meeting platform will be used in presenting this class.
Supply List
Copies of the character sheet that was attached to the introduction letter A set of roleplaying dice available at bookstores, hobby stores, game stores or online and 4 six-sided dice The 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook pencil and paper
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2022
4.8
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been playing Dungeons and Dragons and being a game master for over 44 years. During that time I have taught many people to play the game, people of all ages. I wish to pass some of my knowledge and love of the game to a new generation of players. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
90 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-8 learners per class
