Sunday 15 December 2013

Who does this one belong to??

Dear Students,
A while ago, I looked and saw that I'd got one entry for the Colonial life in America History essay, but someone forgot to put their name on!

If it belongs to one of you, please let me know so that I can grade it for you. It would be a great pity if you didn't let me know if it's yours, because it was a very good essay, and I was rather impressed when I read it.

If this isn't your essay, just ignore this post, but please remember to fill out all the required areas when you submit assignments and homework to avoid having mix-ups and delays.

Thank you!


Important announcement, PLEASE READ!!

Dear Girls,
First of all, I would like to say that I wish you all a very merry Christmas.

Secondly, I will be going away around Christmas time on a holiday with my family, as I'm sure many of you girls will be doing too. Could I please have someone offer to do the comment moderation, and keep an eye on things while I'm away? I believe you'll need a blogger account.

Since, I'm going away, things may be a little slower around here for a while, but we're hoping to get up and running smoothly again sometime early in the New Year.

If you have any assignments you submitted and haven't been graded yet, please let me know so I can get that done before I leave.

If you have anything (homework, assignments etc) that you have not submitted yet, but still want to do, please send it in as soon as possible.

If you have anything you want to put in the School Newsletter, please let Miss Meghan know so that she can organise it before she runs out of room.

That will be all.

Happy Holidays!


Saturday 14 December 2013

A Reminder for December School Newsletter!



Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I need more things in the December Newsletter! So PLEASE if you have anything you want to add to the newsletter then please email Miss Adeline. I have nearly finished it but I need some more things for it! Also, if you are adding something to the newsletter, please include something about it. Nothing big, it can be from two sentences to two pages long! ;) Thanks a lot!

 

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Pumpkin Craft Grades

Good Afternoon Students...

I have gotten ONE Picture sent in... I am very disappointed in you other than Kaya and Kit. 

Here is the picture...


Very good photos... And good job!

I give you an A+! Very good job! Every one else i give a C- 

Next craft will be put up in the next 2-3 days!


Miss.MiMi

Sunday 1 December 2013

'Ello? BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING :)

Hey everyone! It's Miss Autumn, formerly known as Miss Nicole. Yesterday was Friday, but we did not have class due to Black Friday, plus many of you did NOT do the assignments. Do them quickly please.

 I'm going to tell you my Black Friday experience. IT WAS INSANE!  People milled around everywhere! We arrived at the mall around 5 o clock in the morning. We immediately went to Claire's, which is a jewelry/accessory shop. I purchased some stuff. Plus, I got a free watch since I spent $20 or more. Oh yeah! Then went to Boscovs, which was amazing! I got some awesome stuff there too. By that time, it was like 9 or something, and I was STARVING. So I headed over to Center Court and bought a cupcake (which was gigantic!) and coffee. Then I went to Aeropostale (Oh, how do guys say it? Aero-post-ale or Aeropostale really fast?) I got this adorable red cardigan which was exclusively for that day. Plus, everything at Aero was 60% off. Then I went to Forever 21 and purchased some awesome stuff. Plus, I got something for my mom for Christmas. Then I went to Pacsun, which was over in California, but they brought it over here. I didn't get anything there either. By that time it was like 12:00 noon, so I decided to head home. Then- we went to this other shop fir my dad and it took like three hours. So I caught up on sleep and whatever. By the time I came home, it was like 5 in the evening. Talk about stressful! I was ready to drop, since that morning I woke up at three.

 So yeah, should I do a haul video? What are your stories?

Thursday 28 November 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to wish EVERYONE ( including Dolls and there Owners) a Happy Thanksgiving!

What are you the most thankful for? I think I am most Thankful for a Family that Loves me! 

Have an awesome Thanksgiving everyone!


Friday 22 November 2013

Math \\ Bible // Photography

MISS NICOLE- MATH

Hello students! My name is Miss Nicole. I will be your Math, Bible, and Photography teacher. We are going to start class by doing math.

This 'year' we will be studying basic mathematics. You should all be able to strive and achieve good grades. We will allow no late homework, no care about work, and suchlike. Everyone is smart, in some way or another, so don't worry if you don't get hundreds every time! Let's do the best we can. however, before we begin today's lesson, please comment down below if you take math class. I would like to know.

 Today we will be starting addition. Please study the following sheets.



OK? Got it? Addition is one of the most easiest math equations you will ever learn. OK, here's your homework. Please submit it in by the next class time. Just fill the answers in a comment. Or if you know my email address, e-mail me.

That's it for this week!!! :)


MISS NICOLE- BIBLE

Hello students! This 'year' in Bible, we will be studying the creation of the world. But before we begin, I want to say this. I am a Christian, so if you do not agree with my beliefs, please do not join this class or say rude things.Thank you.

 For this 'quarter' we will be studying the Old Testament. Yes, I know the yadda-yadda you're going to tell me. And I don't blame you! I used to think the old testament was boring too, but now that I 'get it' it's awesome!

Please read the following story. 

The Creation:  (via DLTK)

In the beginning there was no earth or sky or sea or animals.  And then God spoke in the darkness:  “Let there be light!”  And right away there was light, scattering the darkness and showing the infinite space.  “That’s good!” said God.  “From now on, when it’s dark it will be ‘night” and when it’s light, it will be ‘day’.”
The evening came and the night passed and then the light returned.  That was the first day.
On the second day, God made the earth and over it He carefully hung a vast blue sky.  He stood back and admired His creation.  “That’s good too!” said God and the second day was over.
The next morning God looked around and thought, “the earth needs to be a bit more organized.”  So, He put all the water in one place and all the dry land in another.  When He had finished that, God made plants to cover the land.  Dandelions and daffodils appeared.  All sorts of trees and grasses began to grow.  “It’s looking great”, said God and that was the end of the third day.
On the fourth day, God looked around and though, “the daylight still needs a bit more work and the night is just too dark.”  So, He made the sun to light the sky during the day and the moon and stars to add a bit of sparkle to the night.  He hung them in the sky and stepped back to look at his work.  “This is coming along very well,”  said God.
The next day, God turned his attention to the water he had collected in the oceans.  “I want these waters teeming with life!”  As soon as He said it, it was so.  In no time, there were millions of small fish darting through the shallow water and huge fish swimming in the ocean.  God made birds, too.  He sent them soaring through the air.  “Ahh, that IS good!, “said God.  The dusk fell over the water and the sky grew dark and that was the end of the fifth day.
On the sixth day, God added creatures to the land.  He made lions and tigers and bears.  He made rabbits and sheep and cows.  He added everything from ants to zebras to the land.  But He still felt something was missing.  So God added Mankind to enjoy and take care of all that He had created.  God looked around and was happy with all He had made.
After six days, the whole universe was completed.  On the seventh day God had a nice long rest and enjoyed looking at all He had made.

OK, that was fairly easy right ? That's the assignment for this time. Read the story. ^^^ Comment and tell me if you did below. Plus, say if you take Bible class.
Now our Bible routine will be like this: Read story one day. Next class we will discuss and and answer questions. Personally I would look forward to the day we read the story!

Miss Nicole-Photography.

OK, this is the class where I'm gonna be like you.
I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY. OK, THAT IS A LITTLE TOO MUCH, BUT ITS TRUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :)

lol.

But photogrpahy is awesome. So today we'll be talking about cameras.

 This is my story:

I got a camera after lots of begging a few yearsa go for Christmas. I loved it and I would take lots of pictures. Then for the next Christmas I got a tripod, since I had been begging for one since I had gotten to know dolls a bit better. But, 2 to 3 days after I got it, my camera went black and blank while I was trying to film a video. So, now, for this Christmas, on my wishlist is - a camera! And which camera? Read on.

 So your assignment is tell me if you have a camera, and if you do, which brand and model it is, and if you don't, do you want one, and if you do, which brand and model would you like? And tell me if you take this class.

Okay b-

Oops I have to tell you which camera's on my wishlist, right?
OK. Shoot.

This is freaky.

Top secret.

OK?

I'm freaked.

Great.

Ok.

Here goes.

Nothing.

I want

the

NIKON SOMETHING.

Huh? Are you OK, Miss Nicole?

Yes I am. See, I want a Nikon something. I'm not telling you exactly what Nikon, but at least you know it's a Nikon :)

OK, bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday 21 November 2013

Change of Plans

OK so here the thing... We have no Pictures of the craft i did... So I am expanding the due date Lets say November 27.

Please have them in by November 27!

Thanks!



Tuesday 19 November 2013

Just a Reminder

Hey Students!

Just a Reminder that crafts are DUE tomorrow! Send your Pictures of the Craft to Miss.Adeline 
by tomorrow.



( Here is the link to the Craft  http://eighteeninchdollschool.blogspot.com/2013/11/craft-make-fall-pumpkin.html ) 

Thanks!




Saturday 16 November 2013

Dance class: Warm-ups!



Hey everybody! I'm excited to begin dance class with you! But first, I'm going to talk about something thats really necessary when dancing..... Stretching!!! So today's class I'm going to focus in stretching. Stretching warms up your body and you get a better dance if you stretched for it! So I'm going to show you some stretches that will get your body ready! 


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My two models today are Kirsten and Kaya.


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Backbends are a great way to stretch out your back, stomach, and arms. 


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Reach up as high as you can to stretch  to get your core and arms ready! 


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See if you can come up with some great stretches! And send your picture to Miss Adeline! Happy Stretching! :)


Thursday 14 November 2013

Great news!

Hi girls!
EIDA has been so popular, that we are now offering Kindergarten Classes on Wednesdays, for your Bitty Baby/Twins! And we also have one new level! I will do an updated version of the quiz to work out the levels as soon as possible.


Wednesday 13 November 2013

New requirement!

Dear Students,
It is now required that we know what level you are at (for tests and stuff), so if you're having trouble working out which one you are, please take this quiz, and comment below with the result once you're finished.

Please let me know if you have any questions!


Cursive Practice

Hello students! Here is a quick cursive practice sheet!
Enjoy!

Craft - Make a Fall Pumpkin!

Good Morning Students! 

Its still fall...Right? Oh well lets make some Pumpkins! They will look like this


So First gather all of your Supplies! You will need, Felt, Needle and Thread, Batting, Scissors, a Stick, and a Marker.  


(sorry these photos are pretty bad) First With the Marker, draw a circle on the felt, and Cut it out.


Next Start Stitching. KEYWORD Small Stitches. 


Once all the way around the circle... Sync it up.

Then add Batting.

Then Put a stick in it... and Sync it up closed... And Finish it (Knot it)


And your Done!

Send Your Photos to Miss.Adeline By November 20th

Hope you enjoyed today's craft!















Tuesday 12 November 2013

Sewing assignment grades

Dear Students,

It is my pleasure to announce your grades for the sewing assignment today. I got so many beautiful entries, and you all did a wonderful job of the bags you made.

First up, we have Kit, Kaya, and Rikki's bag, which they all made together.
I really like your choice of the pretty floral fabric.
Your grade:

A+!

Well done, Girls!

Next we have Paige's bag. Paige, I really like the writing on this one.
Your grade:

A!

Great job, Paige!



And last but not least, we have Sammie's bag. Which she sent in two photos of.
Sammie, I really like how you used the denim, and then added the lace to give it a girly touch.
Your grade:

A+!

Wonderful job, Sammie!

You all did very well today! I will post another project for you to work on soon.


Sunday 10 November 2013

Welcome to Crafts!

Hello Everyone! I will be your Craft Teacher. This first assignment is VERY VERY easy! In the Comments Below Please give me your name, AND how well you are with crafts ONLY do it if you will be doing Crafts with me, I need to know so I can pick Easy,Medium or Hard crafts to teach you!

Thanks and have a Super Sunday!










Thursday 7 November 2013

Hairdressing class-Learn how to do a fishtail braid

In this first assignment I thought you would like to start off with a fish tail braid. It look's harder than it is but it's actually quite easy. So, lets begin...

 First you will need a hair brush (if you cannot get a American girl brand brush than one from a hair dresser shop for hair extensions will do, as long as it has metal bristles.) You will also need a hair band or two (preferably one that you have not used in you hair, as this might make your doll's hair sticky) and lastly, a lot of patience.

And so grab your doll, a hairbrush and hairbands, and let's get started! I have included a video tutorial on doing a fishtail braid from Doll Diaries.
Once you have done a fishtail braid that you are satisfied with, (this may take a bit of practice), then please email a photo of it to Miss Adeline, by the 15th of November. Your grades will be posted as soon as possible. Have fun!


Wednesday 6 November 2013

Due Date for cooking assignment

Hello students! I forgot to post
a due date for the cooking assignment!
The due date is November 30th, so you have plenty of time!
Remember to please email your photos to Miss Adeline or
to thedollcrafters@gmail.com. Thank you!

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Sewing assignment reminder

Dear Students,
I only have one sewing assignment that has been turned in so far, and that is Paige Kenlee's. Since she is the only student who has turned in her assignment yet, I am extending the deadline by a week, so now they will have to be in by: November 13. I hope that the rest of you will be working hard getting them ready!


History Assignment Grades

Dear Students,
Here are the grades which you got for your History Assignment where you had to draw a colonial gown. We had quite a few entries for this one, and they were all beautiful!

This is Cara's one. Isn't it just beautiful? I really like the gathered sleeves.
Wow Janet! Those stripes were very inventive!

I love the Stomacher on yours Kaya!

I like all the pretty decoration on the bodice!

Your gown is perfect for a ball, Melody!

I love the gorgeous floral fabric on this one, Rikki!


Now, you all did really well! Here are your grades:

Cara: I really liked your picture, however, this is meant to be 1774 in America, and those kind of sleeves weren't really seen until a bit later, and I don't really think that they were worn much in America. However, your drawing was still really good, so I give you...............

B+!

Well done, Cara!

Janet: Your picture was really unique! Except that the patchwork skirt and vertical stripes aren't really authentic, but you still got the general idea in the style. I give you...................

C+!

Great job, Janet!

Kaya: I loved your picture! The gown was very authentic, even down to the beautiful detail on the stomacher, and the ruffles on the elbow-length sleeves! I give you.....................

A+

Fantastic effort, Kaya!

Kit: I liked your picture, but unfortunately, the style of the gown you drew wasn't really seen until a bit later. And the accuracy isn't perfect, considering if you put the gown in 1774, then it looks kinda like the sort of dress a servant would wear, but you put decoration on the bodice, and gave the lady a necklace. I still really liked it, but unfortunately it wasn't as accurate as some of the other ones, as it looked like something out of the 1790's to the early 1800's. Here is your grade........................

C!

Very nice, Kit!

Melody: Your gown looks pretty much exactly like something that Felicity or Elizabeth would wear to the Christmas Eve ball! However, the gold fabric and lace isn't really very authentic, as only very rich people would be able to afford it. But.....the green and pink are perfect, and so is the beaded choker! I award you with.....................

A!

Fantabulous job, Melody!

Rikki: I think your dress is as good as Kaya's! This would be a perfect dress for wearing at home, so not too fancy, but still very elegant. The long sleeves would make this an ideal dress to wear in the colder months, and the pleated lace ruffle on the neckline is very authentic, exactly like what they would've worn back then. I will give you...................

A+!

Fabulous picture, Rikki!


Writing Assignment Grades

The grades for the writing assignment are posted
below!


By: Melody Grace
Hi everyone!
My name is Melody Matilda Grace, and I am ten years old, and in level 3 at school. I have three wonderful cousins, their names are: Cara, Janet, and Amy, and they do EIDA too! My Mum's a teacher at EIDA, and she goes by Miss Adeline at school, but her real name is Jessica. I also have a big sister named Ashleigh, and she is twelve. She lives somewhere else at the moment, but I'm hoping she can come to live with us soon, and do EIDA as well. It'd be so much fun!

My favourite subject at school would have to be writing. I want to be a writer someday, and Miss Parker is such a cool teacher! My favourite colours are...well, I'd have to say every colour in the rainbow, because they all look so gorgeous together! I like doing lots of things: Ballet, Ukrainian dancing, tree-climbing, jumping on the trampoline, and so much more! My favourite season is Summer, because I like the warm weather, and of course the Australian Christmas holidays!

I really like dressing up in pretty clothes, especially if I'm putting on a concert! And I LOVE shopping! I really hope I can make lots of new friends at school!

And that's me, Melody!

Dear Melody,
Your essay shows great promise,
and I love the cutesy details. You show
that you are serious about writing, and
I think you will be a great writer!

Your Grade: A+

By: Emily R. Bennet
My Name is Emily. I love reading and writing books. I also enjoy sewing and playing the flute. I absolutely love skiing and athletics though I prefer a good book over both!!! I'm really intrested in photography right now so I enjoy taking photos of nature. My other hobbies are crafting and baking. 

I'm very intrested in Ancient Greek mythology so Read about Greek gods like Athena, Ares, Zeus and Poisedon. I also like drawing and designing clothes. It's really fun!!!! I'm also very intrested in learning new languages, I already know English, Italian and Russian!!! 


My dream is to be a award winning author or a professional fashion designer!! My idols are Jaqueline Wilson and Liberty Jane ! There my idols because Jaqueline Wilson writes the best books ever and Liberty Jane creates the best clothes ever!!! 



Dear Emily,
I love the way you write! It makes me really help get to know 
you better.Even though you did spell a word wrong,your grade won't 
be marked down by much.I love Liberty Jane too! 

Your Grade: B+


By: Samantha F. Davis
My name is Samantha Faith Davis, but I would like it a whole lot more if you called me Sammie or Sam. My interests include horses, reading, gymnastics, outdoor stuff, and lots more. You might as well call me a tom-boy.

My hobbies include spending time with my horse, Breezy, (and riding him, of course!), climbing trees, playing with my dogs, Ella and Asha, and building forts. Oh, and practicing my cartwheels, handstands, and making up dances. My favourite things are horses, books, warm, sunny, bright days, and other animals. These other animals include dogs, bunnies, birds, and dolphins.

Dear Samantha,
You remind me much of myself. I love horses
also! Gymnastics are a big part of my dolls' life, and
animals are awesome! Overall,
you are a good writer!

Your Grade: B+

Good job to everyone! I have a class of great writers!





Sunday 3 November 2013

Calling all writers!

Calling all dolls who like writing...... If you are interested in doing something for the School newsletter, now's the time! We will be having our first Special Christmas issue out in December. So if you have any ideas at all of fun Holiday crafts, cool christmas costumes, or anything else you think would suit, please email them to me. All entries must be in by December 5, so I have enough time to put them all together before Christmas. I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

Monday 28 October 2013

History Assignment


Good evening, Students!

Today I have a fun History assignment for you to do.

You are going to draw an outfit appropriate for a girl of your age to wear in 1774, which is AG Felicity's time. 

You will need to do a bit of research for this one. I would recommend looking at photos and paintings of gowns from that era, and getting a few ideas of how the basic clothes are supposed to look. 

Once you have finished, please remember to sign and date your drawing, scan it in, and email it to me by the 5th of November. Grades will be posted soon.


Another English assignment for you

Good evening, Students!

Today I have organised another English assignment for you to do. This one is going to be fun!
You will need to do an essay on.....the history of the American girl company! Yep, that's right, the people who made you, (well, most of you anyway!) so this is almost like a family history project for some of you! Here are the things that must be included in your essay:

1. List the first dolls that AG created, along with a photo of each and a little bit about them (e.g. What part of America they came from, their name, their books etc)
2. Include at least one paragraph in your essay about how Mattel took over Pleasant Company, back in the early 2000's, and the effects of this.

For extra credit, you can do a separate short essay on/about your Favourite american girl.

Please email the essay(s) when you are finished to me, and have them in by the 15th of November. That should give you a bit of time for research.

I will include some links that might be helpful for you:

American girl Wiki
Emily's american girl dolls
American girl playthings

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions for this assignment.


Tuesday 22 October 2013

Sewing Class: First assignment

Good morning Students!
For those of you who are taking sewing class, here is your first assignment:
Make Bag!
You don't really need a pattern for this, but if you are a beginner, here is a couple free patterns from Daydream Doll boutique for you.
Girl and doll drawstring backpack pattern and instructions

Stylish doll tote sewing pattern and instructions

Please make a doll bag using one of these patterns, or make up one yourself, and email a picture to me by the 5th of November. Grades will be posted along with pictures soon.

Have fun!


History assignment reminder!

Dear Students,
Just a quick reminder to let you know that your history assignments are due soon, on the first of November. Here's the link to submit them again in case you didn't see it in my earlier post: please click here to submit your history assignment. And just to let you know, the notes in the Book review assignment reminder post apply to History as well.

Have a wonderful day!

Book review assignment reminder

Dear Students,
I'm sure I gave you the deadline for your Book Review assignment for English to be in by, which was the 19th of October, yet I still haven't got any entries. So, I am giving you until the 1st of November, and then, if I still haven't got any in, I will be putting out a fresh English assignment.

Please note: One mark will be taken off your grade for late assignments. This also means, you will not get that mark on your yearly report in December either.
Please let me know if you have any questions at all!

Thank you students, have a nice day!


Cooking Class: First Assignment!

Hello! Miss Parker here, and
today, I will be giving you your first cooking assignment.
This give you a hint?

CUPCAKES!
Your assignment is to create a lovely cupcake,
take a picture of it, and send it to Miss Adeline.
You will be graded on presentation.
Thanks!