One of my buildings always puts on a school dance around this time of the year where the teachers work to raise money for the PTA. The theme for this year was Fiesta. Art students create the decorations for the dance. Fourth grades students created patterns in lively colors on white paper that had been cut into 9 x 4.5 sheets. I had envisioned them as the skirts for Senoritas but once the papers were accordion folded; they didn't quite measure up in size. The folds immediately brought to mind the beautiful fans Senoritas waved as they danced and the work took it's own life. The fans made beautiful decorations. The lesson incorporated math with the patterns along with an exposure to the culture of Cinco de Mayo with vibrant color and dance.
One of my buildings always puts on a school dance around this time of the year where the teachers work to raise money for the PTA. The theme for this year was Fiesta. Art students create the decorations for the dance. Fourth grades students created patterns in lively colors on white paper that had been cut into 9 x 4.5 sheets. I had envisioned them as the skirts for Senoritas but once the papers were accordion folded; they didn't quite measure up in size. The folds immediately brought to mind the beautiful fans Senoritas waved as they danced and the work took it's own life. The fans made beautiful decorations. The lesson incorporated math with the patterns along with an exposure to the culture of Cinco de Mayo with vibrant color and dance.
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