Core Skills Analysis
Social Studies
- The student learned about family dynamics by role-playing family interactions within the dollhouse.
- Understanding of community roles improved as the student created scenarios where different dolls played various professions.
- Development of empathy was evident as the student addressed conflicts within the dollhouse setting.
- Basic concepts of neighborhoods and friendship were explored through the creation of a miniature community.
Tips
Encourage the student to expand their dollhouse community by incorporating diverse characters and settings. Guide them to create storylines that integrate cultural celebrations or historical events to foster a broader social understanding. Additionally, suggest collaborating with friends to build interconnected dollhouses, promoting teamwork and social skills.
Book Recommendations
- Dollhouse Magic by Poppy Green: Follow Lily and her friends as they embark on adventures with their dollhouse, learning the importance of teamwork and friendship.
- The Dollhouse Fairy by Jane Ray: A beautifully illustrated story about a magical dollhouse fairy that teaches children about kindness and empathy.
- Dollhouse Trouble by Laura Lee Hope: Join siblings Jack and Jill as they navigate challenges in their dollhouse, promoting problem-solving and cooperation.