Slavic Folklore: Stories of Baba Yaga

In this one-time class, students will hear stories of Baba Yaga from Slavic folklore and literature.

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12 reviews for this class

Completed by 37 learners

50 minutes

per class

Meets once

10-14

year olds

2-8

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Tue Jun 14

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Tuesday
4pm - 4:50pm

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Tue Aug 30

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Tuesday
6pm - 6:50pm

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Description

Class Experience

Students will hear stories from Slavic folklore featuring Baba Yaga. We will discuss whether or not she is helpful or harmful (depends on who you are and what mood you may find her in.) We will talk about where she lives, how she travels, who her associates are, and more. 

I will open the class by asking students whether or not they have ever heard of Baba Yaga. If anyone has heard of her and would like to share what they know, they will be given an opportunity to do so at this time. After...

Students will learn about and discuss Baba Yaga as featured in Slavic folklore.

I have taken several online courses about folklore and mythology. I also have an extensive collection of folklore storybooks and folklore theory books. I have taught and currently teach folklore, mythology, literature, poetry, and history classes. In these classes, we sometimes deal with violent concepts or imagery. Any discussions of violence will be handled appropriately and within the folkloric content of this class.

There is no mandatory homework for this class, but I will offer suggestions for books and resources for those interested in learning more about Baba Yaga and Slavic folklore.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Learner progress is assessed informally through class discussion and participation.

50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

In folklore stories, Baba Yaga has been known to cook and eat children and this will be discussed in the class.

I will refer to online sources as well as to my collection of books about Baba Yaga and books containing stories of Baba Yaga.

Teacher

Jennifer Smith (she/her)

"The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting." - Plutarch

108 total reviews

147 completed classes

About Me

I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, Folklore, History, and Philosophy classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a wide range of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers.

I have a degree in Elementary Education; I...