Scratch Art paper is available with either a white, colored, or foil background, which is revealed when the black top coating is scratched away with a wooden stick. While this technique is simple enough for Kinders to do, the most striking results are achieved by upper grade students who have the patience to make more detailed drawings and patterns. (The younger kids often … [Read more...]
African Kente Cloth Weaving
Kente cloth originated in Ghana as the fabric of royalty, but has become a colorful symbol of African culture, now loved and worn by many. Students in grades K and 1 will enjoy creating their own paper version of this colorful cloth!Materials:6"x12" black construction paper1"x6" strips of red, blue, yellow and green construction paper (3 or 4 of each color per student)Black … [Read more...]