Among us

Art

• The Second-grade child learned about visual representation and creativity through designing their own Among Us characters.
• They explored color theory by selecting and combining different colors for their characters' outfits.
• They practiced fine motor skills while drawing and coloring their characters.
• They learned about composition and balance by arranging their characters in a visually pleasing way.

English Language Arts

• The child practiced descriptive writing skills by creating backstories for their Among Us characters.
• They utilized their imagination and storytelling abilities to develop interesting narratives for their characters.
• They worked on proper grammar and sentence structure while writing descriptions or dialogues for their characters.
• They enhanced their vocabulary by using descriptive words to portray their characters' traits and personalities.

Math

• The child applied geometry concepts by drawing and creating geometric shapes for their characters' bodies and accessories.
• They practiced counting and number recognition while choosing the number of crewmates or impostors in their drawings.
• They explored patterns and symmetry by designing symmetrical outfits or accessories for their characters.
• They used measurement skills to ensure proportional sizes of different elements in their drawings.

Music

• The child developed their listening skills by paying attention to the background music in Among Us and identifying different musical elements.
• They explored rhythm by creating their own beats or clapping along with the game's music.
• They practiced pitch recognition by identifying high and low sounds in the game's sound effects.
• They experimented with creating sound effects using their voice or simple musical instruments to mimic the sounds in Among Us.

Science

• The child learned about the concept of camouflage as they designed characters that blend in with their surroundings.
• They explored the idea of deductive reasoning and problem-solving by identifying impostors based on visual cues.
• They gained an understanding of teamwork and communication by playing Among Us with classmates or friends.
• They developed critical thinking skills by analyzing evidence and making logical deductions during the gameplay.

Social Studies

• The child learned about trust and betrayal, which can relate to historical events or real-life situations.
• They explored the concept of democracy and voting systems through the crewmates' discussions and voting for the impostor.
• They gained an understanding of different roles and responsibilities within a community or society through the various tasks crewmates perform in Among Us.
• They developed empathy and perspective-taking skills as they tried to understand the motivations of different characters in the game.

Continued Development Tip: Encourage the child to create their own Among Us-themed storybook or comic strip, incorporating elements from the different subjects they learned. They can further explore their creativity and writing skills by developing a narrative with their characters and incorporating art and dialogue.

Book Recommendations

• The Secret of the Space Rock by Elys Dolan: Join the Among Us crewmates as they investigate a mysterious space rock that crash-landed near their spaceship.
• The Sneaky Impostor by Megan Atwood: Follow the adventures of a crewmate who discovers an impostor among their friends and must use their detective skills to solve the mystery.
• The Great Among Us Race by Jake Maddox: Join the crewmates in an exciting race across the spaceship, where they encounter challenges and teamwork is essential to win.