Paper Doll Dress-Up: Fashion through the ages
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What’s inside...
With no gimmicks, materials, techniques or tools required (except for a pair of scissors), you can create your own fashion parade with this collection of outfits and accessories. See how clothes have evolved from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Elizabethan dress to the fashions of the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Simply cut out the two dolls and their stands, and then start cutting out the different outfits that have tabs to hold in place on the doll. There are also two pages of fun accessories stickers to complete the outfits with shoes, bags, and headpieces.
Age
5-12
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you notice about the clothing from different time periods? How do you think they compare to what we wear today?
Which outfit from the book is your favorite and why?
How do you think the clothes people wore long ago were suited for their daily activities?
Can you imagine what it would be like to wear one of those outfits for a day? What would be fun or challenging?
What does the way people dressed in the past tell you about their lives and the times they lived in?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe each outfit in detail, fostering their observation and language skills.
Discuss the similarities and differences between the historical fashion and today's fashion to develop their comparative and analytical thinking.
Use the book as a springboard to explore more about a specific era that interests your child, enhancing their research skills and curiosity.
Create a simple craft project, such as designing a paper doll outfit inspired by the book, to help deepen their connection with the material through hands-on activity.
Ask your child to imagine and discuss how daily life would differ in various historical periods, enhancing their empathy and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Historical Awareness
Explanation: Paper Doll Dress-Up conveys a timeline of fashion, depicting how clothing styles have evolved through different historical periods.
Real-World Application: Children gain an appreciation for history and can draw connections between the past and present, enhancing their cultural awareness.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: By mixing and matching outfits on paper dolls, children explore their creative instincts and develop a sense of style.
Real-World Application: This fosters innovation and self-expression, skills helpful during arts and crafts activities at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: The book presents diverse fashion trends from various cultures and eras, teaching children about the richness of global traditions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect different cultures, promoting inclusivity in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Handling small pieces of clothing for the dolls helps refine children's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: This assists in everyday tasks such as buttoning clothes, writing, and using utensils properly.
Example Lesson: Decisive Thinking
Explanation: Choosing and applying different clothing combinations can enhance decision-making skills as children plan and execute their fashion ideas.
Real-World Application: Improved decision-making skills can lead to better problem-solving abilities in academic settings and personal life.