Learn to Follow Your Dreams in Gymnastics With McKenna Brooks

The American Girl "McKenna" book.

       McKenna and her collection debuted in January 2012, revolving around a gymnastics theme. She is a ten-year-old girl from Seattle, Washington who is a budding gymnast but suffers from problems with school work. McKenna is the oldest of three children, with younger twin sisters named Maisey and Mara Brooks. She is described as strong-willed and determined, and is determined to be an Olympic gold medalist for gymnastics.

       A television film entitled An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars was released on July 3, 2012. The film is also the second in the series to feature a Girl of the Year character. McKenna is portrayed by actress Jade Pettyjohn.

• McKenna Shoots for the Stars - movie trailer
• Mary Casanova author of McKenna's book
• Learn the meaning of the name McKenna

Our Artifacts for The McKenna Doll:

• DIY Basic Gymnastic Equipment for American Girl Dolls
• Our Dolls Dressed in Leotards
• Craft Small Award Ribbons

Online Research for Themes Covered in McKenna's World:
Children and Gymnastics:

• All About Kids Gymnastics
• Home Gymnastics Equipment - for everyday workouts
• Trying Gymnastics Conditioning With Real Gymnasts
• Advanced Gymnastics Equipment
• Hannah Martin talks about her rhythmic gymnastics apparatus collection
• Gymnastics Competition Makeup Tutorial by Peng Peng Lee

McKenna has trouble in school: This listing is for parents, tutors and older kids to use in research.

• High School Students Offer Free Tutoring (GIVE)
• 7 Memory tricks to learn anything faster!
• Talking about grades by Denise Pope
• Why Perfect Grades Don't Matter
• Why ''C" students are more successful then "A" students
• Sarah Cheated on Her Test In School
• Addressing Childhood Anxiety
• 5 things to help your child succeed in school

McKenna learns to look past disabilities:

• Talented Girl Artist living with A Disability
• Winnie is a gutsy nine-year-old that can ride horses
• Pollyanna can dance with one leg!
• Teacher Inspires Despite Disability

How to live with a broken limb:

• Getting a Cast
• How to shower with a cast or splint
• Trinity gets her cast removed
• Life with a cast - 7 week summery of a toddler

Training a Special Needs Dog:

• How puppies are trained to be guide dogs
• How a blind person uses a guide dog
• Teach your dog to walk with a wheelchair
• Visual Guide Dog Gives MISD Student More Freedom