Magic Treehouse and Merlin Missions Discussion and History Club
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
If you love fantasy, adventure, and history, then come and join us each week as we discuss our favorite Magic Treehouse books! This is a discussion based class (in English). Each week, will discuss the plots, setting, and character development of each books. Learners are asked to read the stories BEFORE each class. We will discuss historical facts and how the story might be different if it included different historical moments, characters, or events. Each class will include some Youtube videos so that we can get a visual of the setting of the story. Each learner is asked several discussion questions about the story, and we all share our favorite moments and characters. Class size is kept small to ensure each learner has an opportunity to share in discussions. W 2024 Week of July 1 NO CLASS July 8 Magic Tree House 32 To the Future, Ben Franklin July 15 Magic Tree House 33 Narwhal on a Summer Night July 22 Magic Tree House 34 Late Lunch with Llamas July 29 Magic Tree House 35 Camp Time in California August 5 Magic Tree House 36 Sunlight on the Snow Leopard August 12 Magic Tree House 37 Rhinos at Recess August 19 Magic Tree House 38 Time of the Turtle King August 26 Magic Tree House 39 Winter Night With Wild Horses September 2 Merlin Missions 1 Christmas in Camelot September 9 Merlin Missions 2 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve September 16 Merlin Missions 3 Summer of the Sea Serpent September 23 NO CLASS September 30 Merlin Missions 4 Winter of the Ice Wizard October 7 Merlin Missions 5 Carnival at Candlelight (Saturday class #6) October 14 Merlin Missions 6 Season of the Sandstorms (Saturday class #5) October 21 Merlin Missions 7 Night of the New Magicians October 28 Merlin Missions 8 Blizzard of the Blue Moon November 4 Merlin Missions 9 Dragon of the Red Dawn November 11 Merlin Missions 10 Monday with a Mad Genius November 18 Merlin Missions 11 Dark Day in the Deep Sea November 25 NO CLASS December 2 Merlin Missions 12 Eve of the Emperor Penguin December 9 Merlin Missions 13 Moonlight on the Magic Flute December 16 Merlin Missions 14 A Good Night for Ghosts December 23 NO CLASS December 30 NO CLASS 2025 Dates Week of: January 6 Merlin Missions 15 Leprechaun in Late Winter January 13 Merlin Missions 16 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time January 20 Merlin Missions 17 A Crazy Day with Cobras January 27 Merlin Missions 18 Dogs in the Dead of Night February 3 Merlin Missions 19 Abe Lincoln at Last! February 10 Merlin Missions 20 A Perfect Time for Pandas February 17 Merlin Missions 21 Stallion by Starlight February 24 Merlin Missions 22 Hurry Up, Houdini! March 3 Merlin Missions 23 High Time for Heroes March 10 Merlin Missions 24 Soccer on Sunday March 17 NO CLASS March 24 Merlin Missions 25 Shadow of the Shark March 31 Merlin Missions 26 Balto of the Blue Dawn April 7 Merlin Missions 27 Night of the Ninth Dragon April 14 Magic Tree House Super Edition World War at War, 1944 April 21 Magic Tree House 1 Dinosaurs Before Dark April 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 NO CLASS June 30 NO CLASS July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 NO CLASS October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 NO CLASS December 1 December 8 December 15 December 22 NO CLASS December 29 NO CLASS
Learning Goals
Learners will discuss the setting of the story, the motivations of the characters, discuss alternative story lines, and learn about the history of the time period the story is set in. We will learn, in some stories, how fiction and historical fact differ.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some videos on Youtube may be shown in class to demonstrate historical events.
Some of these stories take place during violent times. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
Supply List
Learners are required to read the books ahead of time on their own time. They can find most of these books at their local library.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class