Tik Tac Toe

 Description: Students learned about clay. We learned how it came to be. We also learned different ways to use our clay. We made a tik tac toe board. We had to have all the pieces flow cohesively. They all need to have some sort of connection to ourselves. We then had to write three sentences about the board and why we chose the piece/colors we did.  

Extension: This could have been extended using language arts. Students could have chosen a book they read and made a tik tac toe board based off of their book. This could be done with a class book or a book the students read independently. Students would then need to also write a short paragraph talking about the significance of their pieces. There would need to be clear lines of connection

to the book. 

Tree Finger Painting

Description: Students learned about why the leaves change. We listened to a book about leaves and the season. We then traced our forearms and hands to help make the trees. We also mixed colors to give us the color we wanted. Students then painted the trunk of the tree. We use our fingers to make the leaves of the tree. We also used our fingers to make the pile of leaves on both sides of the tree. 

Extension: Students could make different trees from different settings. This could connect with science and learning about animal habitats. Students could pick any place in the world. They could then do research on a specific tree in the area. Students would then paint this tree. They could also write three things about their tree. Students would then share the trees they picked and where they are from in class

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