Years ago I helped organize a co-op for young ladies that included my daughter Kimmy (who is now married and living in Colorado). This fall I'm repeating that adventure with my granddaughters, Karis and Tessa, along with seven other little girls. Using the first of each of the American Girl books (Meet ______) as the basis for the study, we will get together once a week for three hours! Lessons will include Bible, character, current events of that time period, geography, social studies, vocabulary, and more. The girls will give a presentation that relates to the book and/or the time period of each particular week. We will also have thematic snacks, crafts and games!
Our kick-off party was last week and the girls had a great time getting to know one another. We made feathered clip-on earrings that can be worn at the first co-op since Kaya, a Native American, is the first book we will cover.
Above is a sample of an organizational chart I am putting together for each week of co-op. The chart only covers the first three books in the series. We will also be publishing a newsletter weekly that will include a recap of the co-op as well as the student's presentations.
There are several movies made about the American Girls and we plan to have a movie night during the week that the study coincides with the girl featured in one of the movies. The movies are well done and each movie includes more than a few relevant issues to discuss afterwards! Movie night will be a fun learning adventure!!
Our first meeting was great. Tori loved it, and is so excited about "Meeting Kaya." Thanks for starting this group.
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