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What is a persona doll?

It’s a (life-sized) doll that is brought into a classroom and becomes a member of that class. Persona dolls share stories, advice, and problems. 

Benefits of Persona Dolls:

Promote social skills through interactions.

Support social-emotional development through advice/problem solving/family stories.

Stories for each doll are researched and culturally accurate. A curriculum guide is included with each doll.

Dolls provide windows and mirrors (a way to discuss people that are like you (mirror) and those that are different (window)).

Ideally, the Persona Doll isn’t the only representation of that culture in the class. Make sure there are books and other representations of the culture in your classroom so there are many voices of that culture.

Don’t think you have the funds? Get creative! Start a ‘Go Fund Me’ page or another fundraiser. Persona Dolls and the healthy identities they foster are worth it!