I started out by having them learn about the money. I made them some play money so that they could see what it all looked like. I just found some images on google printed them out and laminated them. When the lesson was done we put the money in our continent bins.
The boys looked up things such as what was on the money, the history of it, value, and to what it was made from. Did you know it is made from a special type of plastic polymer.
After they started working on art projects. This is their Koru design. It is used in a lot of Maori design, as well as some other cultures. If you want to learn the meaning behind it check it out here. Gabe's design is on the top and Sam's is on the bottom.
After they made totem poles because they are very popular in the Maori culture. Sam's is on the left and Gabe's is on the right.
Finally what I personally felt was the best project of all, Maori Warriors. The warriors have lots of tattoos all over the body (especially the face). Well I was not about to let the boys actually tattoo themselves so we took pictures so they could draw tattoos on themselves that way.
First up Sam. His before on the top of course. His tongue is sticking out because that is supposed to be a threatening look to his opponents. I love how his after one came out. We thought after that we should have taken his glasses off. oops
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Gabe wanted to do his whole body. The top of course is the before and the bottom is the after. My boys, so threatening, LOL
I feel that the first week back was a success. We had lots of fun which was nice. Make sure to check back and see what I have in store for week two.
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