Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a short story using Barbie dolls as characters.

Materials and Prep

• Barbie dolls
• Plain paper or a notebook
• Colored pencils or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Choose your Barbie characters: Select two or more Barbie dolls to be the main characters in your story.
2. Setting the scene: Create a backdrop or setting for your story using the environment around you. It could be a park, a beach, or even a Barbie dream house made from cardboard.
3. Imaginative play: Use the Barbie dolls to act out a short story. Think about the characters' personalities, their goals, and the challenges they may face.
4. Writing your story: After playing out the story with the Barbie dolls, write down what happened in your own words. Use descriptive language to bring your story to life.
5. Illustrate your story: Draw pictures to go along with your written story. Use the colored pencils or crayons to make your illustrations vibrant and eye-catching.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to write a story using Barbie dolls as our characters."
• "We will create a setting for our story using our imagination and the things around us."
• "We will use the Barbie dolls to act out our story and think about what might happen next."
• "After playing with the dolls, we will write down what happened in our story using words."
• "We will also draw pictures to make our story even more interesting and colorful."