Second grade made these standing nutcrackers after watching a quick 3 minute "how it's made" video clip and practicing symmetrical and asymmetrical poses. We compared the plain silver handheld nutcrackers to the more decorative types and had interesting discussions about aesthetics. Their projects were done with marker on card stock using 12x18" paper. They drew a line about 3" from the bottom before we started to draw so they the nutcrackers could have a base.
It took them three sessions.
They loved learning how to cut a notch in the band to make them stand up. Several students have been making lots of little drawings and action figures stand up using this technique. Love the idea, but no time to plan? Check it out here.
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