Third through Fifth grade classes made suncatchers using the traditional designs of Ukranian pysanka eggs. We learned the history behind egg decorating at Easter time and found out it didn't start as an Easter tradition but became a tradition in April at a later date. I had a few designs for the students to pick from. If they wanted a challenge, I gave them this one! After they decorated the suncatcher (made from transparency film!), I cut it out, hole punched it, and strung yarn at the top for them to hang in their windows at home. It was a fabulous decoration in the art room.About Me
- Sara
- My name is Sara and I am an art teacher at a small elementary school in the Sunshine State. I teach Kindergarten through fifth grade students. I believe arts education is an integral part of a child's success in school and in life. Students take home more than projects they've completed. They come home with confidence, passion, curiosity, and most importantly, "life".
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Pysanka Egg Suncatchers
Third through Fifth grade classes made suncatchers using the traditional designs of Ukranian pysanka eggs. We learned the history behind egg decorating at Easter time and found out it didn't start as an Easter tradition but became a tradition in April at a later date. I had a few designs for the students to pick from. If they wanted a challenge, I gave them this one! After they decorated the suncatcher (made from transparency film!), I cut it out, hole punched it, and strung yarn at the top for them to hang in their windows at home. It was a fabulous decoration in the art room.
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