American Girl Literature & History (3rd-5th)

Title of Class:
The American Girl Literature & History Class

Grades: 3rd - 5th

Course Description:
The American Girl class is perfect for students who love to read, make crafts, and
learn history while having loads of fun. The students will be reading a total of eight
historical character collection books that are listed below. Each book is about an
American Girl during a different decade of history. The class will focus on learning
about the era's culture while adding a bit of Bible, Language Arts, and Geography with
fun projects.

Cost Per Semester:
Cost per class: $250.00 + $35.00 material fee = $285.00

Textbook, workbooks, or materials needed for class:
The American Girl Class will consist of:
Language Arts- (Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar)
Bible- (A Bible Study each week that ties into the theme of what we are learning)
Geography- (State studies, mapping skills, etc.)
History- (Daily Life, People, Places, and Events)
Art- (Artists from the time period)
Hands-On- (Crafts, Recipes, Games, Projects, and Fun Activities.)

In this class we will be reading the following American Girl Books:
American Girl Kaya (Native America-1764)
American Girl Felicity (Colonial America – 1774)
American Girl Josefina (America’s Southwest Frontier-1824)
American Girl Kirsten (Pioneer America- 1854)
American Girl Addy (Civil War America-1864)
American Girl Samantha (Turn of the Century- 1904)
American Girl Kit (The Great Depression- 1934)
American Girl Molly (World War 2-1944)
(These books are available at your local library, Costco or on Amazon)

Class Min: 6
Class Max: 16

Payment methods:
Venmo: Heather Watson @mrsmanners

Contact Info: Cell: (909) 921-4367
Email: [email protected]

Meet Mrs. Watson:
Hi, I’m Heather Watson, an experienced educator with a passion for making history
come alive for students. With over 20 years of teaching experience, I have worked with
children from preschool through high school in a variety of settings, including Western
Christian Schools and international classrooms in Russia and Armenia.
As both a classroom teacher and a homeschooling parent, I deeply value interactive
and immersive learning. I attended National University and have dedicated my career
to creating enriching educational experiences. Recognizing the importance of social
development, I founded Social Graces Civility Classes, an after-school program
designed to serve low-income communities by helping students build confidence and
essential life skills.
I’m thrilled to bring history to life through the American Girl book series, using
literature, hands-on activities, and cross-curricular connections to engage students in
a meaningful way. My goal is to inspire young learners and foster a lifelong love of
history.