Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
A great book is one that enriches your life far beyond the time you spent reading it. Little Women, one of the most beloved American children’s books of all time, is one of those books! This well-known story by Louisa May Alcott follows the lives of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — from childhood to womanhood (loosely based on her own family of 3 sisters!). The stories roll off the page and inspire action in real-life.
Little Women dares you to be a better person than you were before and to learn new skills or try new adventures. In fact, reading Little Women as a child is one of the reasons I pursue writing today!
Activity 1: Learn about the author Louisa May Alcott!
If your child is interested in history, check out this video which takes a deep dive into the life of Louisa May Alcott. This video shares some interesting tidbits about Alcott’s unique history. This video is on the longer side so favorite facts/sections of the vlogger are:
Find out 10 Interesting Facts about the author Louisa May Alcott!
Activity 2: Family Movie Night!
With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig's Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless. 4 sisters representing 4 different life choices of women. There is no right or wrong. They are all equally beautiful and worthwhile.
“Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts. And they’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent, as well as beauty, and I’m so sick of people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for. I’m so sick of it!”
Activity 3: Host a special “Girl’s Night In”!
When researching for this post on Little Women, I came across this awesome blog from Bird’s Party. In anticipation of the movie release of Little Women in 2019, Bird’s Party went all-out to organize this fun & colorful girls’ movie night in!
Not only does the set-up look beautiful, Bird’s Party was also very generous in sharing all the details for you to host a similar event in your home! Visit their blog post for Little Women Movie Night Ideas including DIYs, Recipes and FREE Printables.
Activity 4: Let’s celebrate your story!
Sometimes we need a spark of inspiration to start writing and that’s where these easy-to-use, impactful guided journals for the whole family come in! These journals help the ordinary moments of your life feel extraordinary. They are a consistent, fun way to capture and write the stories of our lives!
These guided journals are filled with thoughtful, yet easy prompts that help readers celebrate their life stories and nurture deeper bonds with family all while finding greater joy and gratitude. With thoughtful prompts, coloring pages, challenges, and free creative space, this is the perfect love-filled gift to connect with one another! With this engaging guided journal, together you and your child will:
Answer Thought Provoking Questions: What are your thoughts on kindness? What would we do if we had the whole day together with no work of chores?
Record Memories: One of my favorite traditions is; our favorite thing about the season is...
Compare Perspectives: What were you like when you were my age? Do you ever feel pressured or uncomfortable about anything online?
This is a very special journal meant to foster a lasting relationship between parent and child! .
Activity 5: Visit other variations of the Little Women Book
Fun gifts inspired by Little Women to celebrate the sister(hood) in your child’s life!
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