2nd graders are going to make piñatas next. We watched a few videos on professional piñata makers. Students then brainstormed, listed and voted on the many ideas for types of piñatas. Each class got to choose 6 piñatas and kids got to be exactly in the group they wanted to make the piñata they wanted to make.
Next, students had access to boxes and boxes of varied recycled materials to chose from. At this point it's fascinating to see how kids negotiate, cajole, argue, and collaborate to get their ideas on the table. I am not going to deny, there were some issues with decisions but they soon got resolved, most times without much intervention from me.
I walked around and instructed kids on economizing on their use of tape. I emphasized that the ONLY place that needed tape was the connection between the two pieces.
Next, students covered their entire piñata with glue. This allows the tape connections to become even stronger.
Next we paint the entires sculpture first in one color to give it a solid look and also it helps further strengthen the sculpture.
Next, we are covering with tissue paper....
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