Thursday, January 19, 2017

Chinese New Year

We decorated our back door for Chinese New Year. This peach tree with blossoms symbolizes longevity. 

Peach blossoms
Peach blossoms
Peach blossoms
XinNian kuaile!

Monday, January 9, 2017

Tapestry Weaving

We set up a tapestry weaving station in the window of our classroom using two shower curtain rods.

Tapestry Station
 Several students can work on different sections at the same time.

Removing a completed section
Pieces of tapestry
 We are making pieces that will be sewn together for a large collaborative piece.

Tapestry

Sewing the ends to remove a finished piece

Tapestry pieces