Line Dragons

Fifth graders watched a video clip about the Chinese New Year.  They were then required to choose a colored piece of yarn and lay it across their paper.  That became the spine of their dragon.  Using construction paper crayons, fifth graders brought their dragons to life.

Cardinals

First graders read a book featuring these two cardinals on their journey through a winter wonderland.  They then made these wonderful mixed media cardinals.  The students used cut paper for the bird and bath, yarn for the wings, sharpie for details and white paint for snow!  These were great at giving the walls a wintery feel, especially because it hadn’t snowed yet in Kansas!

Dhurri Rugs

Third graders learned about a trade common in India, the weaving of Dhurri Rugs.  Dhurri rugs are hand woven rugs usually brightly colored and geometric in pattern.  They adorned the floors of palaces in India.  They are woven out of camel hair, cotton, silk, Jute, and many other fibers.  Third graders watched a man operate a horizontal loom.  The students created their own Dhurri Rugs using cut paper.  I brought in my fun, design cutting scissors from home and the kids went to town!  They used paper scraps to create these Dhurri Rug masterpieces!  As a finishing touch, some students were able to attach yarn!