Meet Gabriela McBride, American Girl’s 2017 Girl of the Year!
Hello, everyone! It’s again that time of the year and we have once again partnered with American Girl Doll to welcome this year Girl of the year doll! Without further ado, here is this your 2017 Girl of the year doll: Gabriela McBride™. Keep reading to find out more about Gabriella, be sure to check out the video below.
Meet Gabriela, the 2017 Girl of the Year™!
Gabriela McBride, American Girl’s 2017 Girl of the Year!
Gabriela is a true creative talent who uses the power of poetry to help her break down barriers and overcome a personal challenge with stuttering. Gabriela comes to life for girls via a beautiful 18-inch Gabriela™ doll featuring curly dark-brown hair and warm brown eyes, an exclusive outfit that reflects her creative side, and a book chronicling her story.
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Check out those curls!
Gabriela comes with a cropped purple sweater with silver dream graphic and soft turquoise tank top; a fitted pair of dark blue jeggings to keep her comfy; a pair of purple shoes with turquoise straps; a pink double headband, and 10 hairbands. Isn’t her outfit just perfect? Yes, I think so too. But my favorite part is her curls, I cannot get over those curls!
One interesting thing to note here is that unlike previous American Girl’s Girl of the Year, for the first time— Gabriela and her entire collection will be available for a full 12 months and beyond. Umm, I am liking this! Plus, you can now connect with Gabriela by visiting the Gabby-dedicated site at americangirl.com/girloftheyear While there you can get free book excerpts, videos, activities, wallpaper and e-cards, and much more. Finally, the Gabriela collection is available on January 1, 2017, through American Girl’s catalogue; at americangirl.com; at all American Girl retail locations nationwide; at American Girl specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City; and at Toys “R” Us stores starting in March. The Gabriela books can also be purchased through retail and online booksellers.
How do you foster creativity in your children?
Disclosure: The product(s) mentioned above was/were received to facilitate this guide. No monetary compensation was received. All expressed opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anything or anyone.
Bill says
This doll is beautiful, my daughter would love it
Jessica says
I foster creativity in my daughter by encouraging her to express herself. We have a ton of art supplies in our kitchen and every time I’m in there cooking or cleaning I encourage her to color/paint/draw/create whatever she feels like.
Nancy says
To foster creativity in our children, we give them lots of experiences in art, music, and literature. We encourage creativity in art, in play, in writing and language.
shirley says
We foster creativity in the kids by letting them go on adventures do lots of art projects and make up short and long stories.
Tamra Phelps says
With my niece, it was easy. She loved drawing, painting, etc. With my nephews, it’s more difficult. I try to encourage them show off their creativity in ways that they like, through sports (creating their own plays) or video games (what games would they invent?)
Michelle Plummer says
I foster creativity by allowing them to explore various activites of their choice and by having art supplies always available for use.
Sheryl says
I foster creativity in my niece by doing craft projects. She likes to do scrapbooking and make homemade cards.
Elena says
by letting them to express themselves and doing arts and crafts projects with them
shelly peterson says
I foster creativity but letting them do what they enjoy and encourage involvement with arts and crafts, music and reading. Thanks for the giveaway.
Lindsay Bade says
We foster creativity in many ways every day! We explore at the park, do art projects, write our own stories, cook & bake together and lots more. Since we home school it is important to us that the kids can be as creative as they want! It helps them learn and we have tons of fun together.
Anita Duvall says
We always let them express themselves freely through play. Dress up, make-believe, playing Chef, Fireman, Nurse, etc. These all foster creativity.
Marilyn Nawara says
I foster creativity in my granddaughter by buying her “hands-on” things as gifts. I get her things like dolls, crafts, art sets, tents and building sets. Electronics are great for learning, but they don’t let kids use their imagination.
jean b says
we do a lot of problem solving – both real-world and through games. we also play games together a lot, and she is given time throughout our day to just play and be herself. i like to give her challenges during science and math that are about how to solve things, and we do art on a regular basis – both guided and unstructured.
LaTanya says
I foster creativity by buying supplying the materials such as arts and crafts to allow for imagination.
nickie says
We foster creativity in our son by creating stories and exploring nature. We are often talking and interacting with our world and playing crafts
Jeanna says
I foster creativity in my daughter by encouraging her to express herself in her clothing choices and her artwork! She’s very creative and if she puts her mind to it she’s amazing!
Elle says
I like to focus a lot on art and letting him create things. I like when he uses his imagination to create things with unconventional items.
Lauren says
I expose them to various art forms such as concerts, plays and museums to inspire them.
Cheryl B says
I foster creativity by having them engage in art activities, listening to different music styles, and playing games.
shirley says
We foster creativity in the kids by letting them try lots of different things.
Linda says
I foster creativity by encouraging them to use their imagination and letting them make their own choices. I give them the tools to do that,
Laurajj says
We love to get toys that allow them to use their imaginations! We love to make things out of things we would throw away or boxes. Have so much fun!
Sarah Hayes says
i like to give her time to be creative and make whatever she wants. we do lots of art and exploring so she can develop her own style and strength in doing things
Tee Anderson says
I foster my daughters creativity by helping her with new crafts that she loves to make. We go to Hobby Lobby and pick out items that will help her to develop her own artistic skills.
barbg says
Always leave out a good supply of arts & craft supplies. So they will see them and start thinking hmm what could I make with that.
Fiona N says
I foster creativity in the kids by encouraging my nieces and son read many good books, and draw the pictures about everything they are interested in!
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laura bernard says
We play often. We paint and encourage free play!
marla says
we foster creativity by encouraging our children to be themselves and dance like no one is watching.
Kelly D says
I foster creativity in my daughter by having a room set up with an art desk and a piano for her. I give her new art supplies and she tries to play new songs on the piano.
Heidi Daily says
I try to foster creativity in my children by giving them many opportunities. I give them lots of art supplies, musical instruments, and lots of new experiences.
Dana FRICKE says
I help my children foster their creativity by reading stories, that they like to act out, and by helping them draw and create from their imagination!
Amanda M says
My daughter is very artistic and we encourage her to draw, color, and paint as much as we can. She also loves music and loves to sing made up songs while playing my guitar and her nana’s piano. 🙂
Tammy Horn says
We have lots of art supplies, and allow them to use their own imagination when creating their own art and telling stories about their artwork. Sometimes we ask them to be very quiet and to just listen to nature and have them tell me what they hear. Sometimes they come up with odd answers like dinosaurs, which is a great imagination, then I have them tell me a story about what they hear, and make an art project about it.
Sr says
I foster creativity by instilling confidence! Don’t be to shy to show people who you are
Sarah Ruiz says
I instill confidence in my daughter! Don’t be too shy to show people who you are. She doesn’t hold back her silly voices and new DIY ideads!
Sarah B says
My daughter loves art. I foster her creativity by buying her lots of art supplies. We really enjoy crafting together too. We love making Christmas decorations! We also really enjoy crafting for her dolls.
Lonnie Hutchinson says
I let them be themselves,get dirty,discover art and sciences and have fun.
Terra Heck says
I encourage them to use their imaginations and I encourage them to use everyday household things to create and build stuff. Thanks.
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Hilery says
thanks for doing this giveaway !
aaron reck says
Age appropriate stem activities have been fun with the kids in my family.
Jessica Justice says
I try to introduce something new every once in awhile. Teach them about different types of art, from writing to drawing, taking photos, dancing or music.
Dawn Monroe says
I foster creativity by exposing them to new ideas, on line tools and meeting new people.
shelly says
I encourage my children to play with toys that are not battery operated or screens. I also give them plenty of art opportunities.
Tabathia B says
Well I try to place my kids in camps during the summer that encourage creativity through arts and crafts. I have also let them try out basketball, softball, kickball, volleyball and dance to see what they wanted to do.
Katy EManuel says
We foster creativity in our home through free play, dress up and open ended arts & crafts. We also foster it through outdoor play and discovery and encourage getting messy to have fun.
Rochel S says
We encourage them to do what they want and make their own choices. We try to give them opportunities where they have the chance to choose from art projects to outdoor play etc.
Marion says
This is a great giveaway.
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Amanda lea says
I usually let my daughter make decisions about her hairstyles and clothing.. Even if I dont necessarily believe its the cutest as long as its weather appropriate and she is happy about it, I let it go.
renee says
We do crafts together at home or at the local library when they are having a special story time, and we read books that foster creative thinking.
Liz McMillian says
We love to play board games and card games…anything to keep them off the tiny screens!
Heather B says
I try to keep lots of art supplies on hand and encourage my children to try and look at things differently.
MelissaandKeith Miller says
Creativity is very important. We do a lot of art projects and listen to music. I limit the time on electronics.
Allyson Rose Becker says
I encourage creativity by encouraging them to be true to themselves. Do not try to fit to other people’s molds. Be you and unleash your passion!
JR FrugalMm says
I foster creativity in my children, by encouraging them to role play and create both with crafts at home and out in nature. It’s amazing how nature can foster creativity, and my kids especially love our weekly beach trips.
Molly says
Creativity starts with an open mind. I like to be nonjudgmental and expose my kids to the performing arts as well as the fine arts. With a little inspiration they are ready to get ready to create.
Jennifer Marie says
I always tell my children that they can create things in any way they want. I explain that there is not a right or wrong way when they are designing things.
Leila says
We like to encourage creative play and imaginative play. My youngest loves to play with dolls and Barbies. She has the greatest imagination I have ever seen in a child!
Katy says
I make sure our daughter gets to do a craft or coloring at least once a day. It’s something she just loves and it seems to calm and center her. She also loves playing percussion instruments and dancing. I love watching her grow and find what she really loves. It’s a fun journey.
Vikki Billings says
With my grandchildren I foster their creativity by providing them crafts, paints, crayons, markers, odds and ins, anything that they can create with. They love spending time creating things and I love spending that time with them.
allyson Tice says
I always encourage my kids to create by drawing and writing! we also go on walks through our neighborhood and pretend they see ysterious things in the clouds and in the trees. they love to dream and create!
amanda whitley says
i foster their creativity by giving them lots of options for creative play and do crafts with them weekly,
jennifer bowen says
I foster my childs creativey by just letting here be here self and letting her try new things make crafts and things every day.
Kelly Moran says
To foster creativity in our kids, we like to take them on lots of real world experiences, travelling, taking them to museums and mind boosting events and play places. We encourage them to spend time enjoying working with their hands and putting their creativity to the test through writing and crafts.
Joe Moran says
I have the kids help me with hands on projects around the house.
Katherine says
I foster their creativity by letting them use their imaginations during playtimeach whether they are playing on their own or I playing with them.
Dana Borrelli says
I foster my children’s creativity by allow them to be individuals, pick out their own clothes and decorate their own rooms.
Evie B. says
I foster creativity through the arts and encourage imagination play.
KENNETH OHL says
We encourage painting and drawing she loves doing this and loves to have a subject that she can try and draw she enjoys this very much
Kristin McCall says
I always have coloring books and craft supplies available for my kids to be creative. I try to let them do a craft every day.
Angela Newsome says
I try to make sure we do creative activities together weekly. Sometime we cook, do art projects, take walks and discuss what we see, etc. I think creativity is so important
abigail says
We provide a variety of art supplies, free play time and plenty of outdoor play time as well.
Klydra Pugh says
We keep a craft box full of odds and ends and various supplies available.
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Cheryl Chervitz says
I tried to let them choose for themselves, when possible Letting them pick out their own clothes..
Audrey T says
I foster creativity by making sure that my daughter has art supplies within reach at all times.
Maria Beas says
This doll is just beautiful and my daughters love American Girls. At home, we foster creativity by making their bedroom aesthetically pleasing. This enhances creativity and encourages creativity. It means inspiration as well as they develop symbolic representation as they take on roles and participate in socio-dramatic play.
Susan Biddle says
I read to my children, do art and crafts with them, let them help me bake, give them time to use their imaginations, I listen to them and notice when they are being creative, I praise their creative efforts, and I spend time with them in nature.
Meghan Wilson says
I foster my child’s creativity by encouraging her to try new things and reminding her not to give up when something doesn’t turn out like she had hoped. She would absolutely love this doll!
Brandi Dawn says
My kid and I do a lot of arts and crafts. In fact it is preferred over game night or movie night, although we do that too! Mostly we like to make stuff for dress up. Our favorite time of creation is when we put together a Halloween costume. Sometimes it takes months of planning. You should see the things that Cada comes up with, it truly amazes me!!!
Kelley Roach says
I foster creativity by buying supplying the materials such as arts and crafts to allow for imagination.