What better time to work on your swimming techniques than during the Olympics? This instructional video breaks down the turn in a way that would be easy for both kids and adults.
Showing posts with label American Girl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Girl. Show all posts
Friday, July 27, 2012
The Perfect Flip Turn
Inspired by a graphic how-to illustration in American Girl Magazine (which cannot be found anywhere on the web), I took to the pool with a mission: to learn how to flip turn.
What better time to work on your swimming techniques than during the Olympics? This instructional video breaks down the turn in a way that would be easy for both kids and adults.
What better time to work on your swimming techniques than during the Olympics? This instructional video breaks down the turn in a way that would be easy for both kids and adults.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
American Girl Debuts New African American Doll
I know way more than I need to about colonial American textiles, furniture, undergarments, food, and livestock. Why? Felicity. She will always remain my favorite birthday gift! I immersed myself in historical dramatic play with my Felicity doll and was the richest 8 year old in the Bronx until my next AG purchase was made. Felicity taught me to save my money for things I wanted; a lesson I’ve carried with me through adolescence and into adulthood. She still has a special place in my home.
I’m excited to announce that the company, now owned by Mattel, has recently launched a brand new doll! Cecile Rey is an African American girl from the 1850’s. You can learn more about her on the AG website here. I was very disappointed with the Huffington Post headline, “American Girl Moves Past Slavery, Introduces New African-American Doll,” however. It’s true, until Cecile’s launch, Addy Walker remained the sole African American historical doll available.
I remember when Addy was introduced. My best friend gushed. She couldn’t wait! The Civil War was her favorite period in American history. She and I consumed the books and learned much more about slavery and the war than was being taught in our third grade classrooms. Addy taught me about the atrocities of slavery. I love the character and doll for that reason. She was real to me and far more interesting than Samantha’s “poor little rich girl” routine.
As we celebrate Cecile, I think it important to acknowledge Addy and Pleasant Company for their efforts in educating young girls across America about the controversial nature of and personal stories from the Civil War. I hope Addy continues to be a mainstay doll and book series.
Welcome, Cecile! I'm excited to learn more about your story and your time period.
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I remember when Addy was introduced. My best friend gushed. She couldn’t wait! The Civil War was her favorite period in American history. She and I consumed the books and learned much more about slavery and the war than was being taught in our third grade classrooms. Addy taught me about the atrocities of slavery. I love the character and doll for that reason. She was real to me and far more interesting than Samantha’s “poor little rich girl” routine.
As we celebrate Cecile, I think it important to acknowledge Addy and Pleasant Company for their efforts in educating young girls across America about the controversial nature of and personal stories from the Civil War. I hope Addy continues to be a mainstay doll and book series.
Welcome, Cecile! I'm excited to learn more about your story and your time period.
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