We used the holiday week to inspire our learning this week. We focused on Indigenous people including specifically the Osage Nation who occupied the area in which we currently live. We got to watch some videos, work on some Indigenous-inspired crafts like making a corn husk doll and weaving paper placemats (Rusty gave his to his grandpa to use at Thanksgiving dinner which was also Chum's birthday!)
I had seen on a few groups I'm involved in on Facebook
this lesson guide which was really helpful in getting organized. I have also been on the hunt over the past few years for quality Native American children's books and so we had some on hand already that lent themselves perfectly to this week's focus. I wish I would have been brave enough (or had enough time) to try making Fry bread, but didn't get a chance this week. I'm adding it to my to do list for the future!
Seasonal
Lesson: Indigenous/Native American
Books we read:
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L Smith
Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
Dreamcatcher by Audrey Osofsky
Watched:
Jingle Dance
Pow Wow Grand Entry 2021
Osage Culture Connection Videos (specifically Fry Bread and Yarn)
Memory Verse:
Wuneekeesuq -Wampanoag word that means 'Good Day'
Math:
Pattern recognition in placemat weaving
Social Studies:
Discussion: What could Native American children had played with as toys? (sticks, rocks, running, climbing)
Vocab word: Indigenous
What Indigenous tribe lived in our hometown? (Answer: Osage Nation)
STEAM:
Making a corn husk doll
Fine Motor:
weaving placemats with construction paper
coloring intricate dreamcatcher design
coloring & cutting out the seal of the Osage Nation
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