Mrs. Borchert, a strong advocate for the importance of fiber art, introduced second graders to Navajo weaving. Students learned how to make a loom, the difference between "warp" strings and "weft" strings, and how to complete a weaving (tying it and taking it off the loom). Science was incorporated in this lesson as Mrs. Borchert had students demonstrate how the Navajo people dyed their wool for weaving. She also brought in the adorable story "The Goat in the Rug". This was so much fun and the weavings look great!
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AuthorI am a K - 5th grade art teacher at Wilson Creek Elementary and Anna McDonald School in Manhattan, IL. I am also a mother of two little girls (who share my love of art)! Archives
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