Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the history of Barbie and have fun creating your own Barbie story.

Materials and Prep

• Barbie doll
• Paper
• Coloring pencils or markers
• Imagination!

No need to prepare anything in advance, just be ready to have fun!

Activities

• Create a new outfit for your Barbie using the paper and coloring pencils.

Imagine a special occasion for Barbie and design the perfect outfit for her!

• Act out a story with your Barbie and share it with someone in your family.

Use your creativity to come up with an exciting adventure for Barbie to go on!

• Draw a picture of Barbie's dream house.

Think about all the things Barbie would want in her dream house and draw it out!

Talking Points

• Barbie was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler. She has had many different careers like a doctor, astronaut, and even a president!

"Barbie can be anything she wants to be, just like you can be anything you want to be!"

• Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

"Barbie has a special name just like you do! What would you name your own Barbie doll?"

• Playing with Barbie can help you use your imagination and creativity.

"When we play with Barbie, we can create amazing stories and have so much fun using our imagination!"