Lesson 3 - Create

The Grown-Up Scoop

Crafts are a great way to explore a book in a hands-on and creative way. For, We Are Water Protectors, children are invited to make their own tapestry or sculpture inspired by water. While your child(ren) craft, it’s a perfect time to spark a conversation with them. Find example conversation starters below!

Materials:

  • 1 quilt square

  • 1 felt square

  • assorted strips multicolor felt

  • 2 strings of yarn

  • 1 piece of wire

  • buttons or beads

  • 1 pattern paper square

  • glue stick/tape (not included)

  • crayons/markers

  • scissors (not included)

Instructions:

Let’s Make Our Own Tapestry and/or Textile Sculpture Inspired By Water!

Step 1

EXPLORE all the textures of the materials found within your craft. Select a fabric square to be your building block or play with designs for 3-D connections to the book.

Step 2

BUILD and CONSTRUCT layers of shapes that connect to the themes of the book, such as; water, unity, bravery, nature, community, justice, and culture.

Step 3

EXPERIMENT with your design as it becomes 2-D or 3-D. GLUE shapes and patterns together once you have decided on your idea. Shapes can be glued flat or they can project from the surface.

Step 4

ATTACH the wire as a way to exhibit your quilt square or use it as an armature for a sculpture. An armature is the framework to attach materials to when sculpting. Just look at what you can do!

5 Power Points!

Conversation Starters for Your Craft and Chat!

  1. What do you think of when you hear the word medicine? How can water be medicine?

  2. What do you think To Stand as ONE means?

  3. How would you describe the environment you live in? Do you live near water of any kind?

  4. How can the actions of people affect animals and nature?

  5. What do you do to show you care for the environment?

Ready to tell your own version of the story in Lesson 4? CLICK HERE!