Sixth Sewing Softie Sculptures

6th graders are at it again...it's SOFTIE time!  They have been begging all year.  This is always a class favorite.  The crazy amounts of snow days and testing have delayed our pieces, but we are now nearing the end.  All that is left is writing our stories to go along with our creations!  My old power point that I adapted is still on Author Stream and you can use it here if you would like to give it a try:  http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/huskeyj72501-1395712-softies/

6TH GRADE SOFTIES!

Patricia McKissack's book is a needle in the haystack!

This was great fun!  Well...it was a bit challenging with the needle threading and knot tying...but they did do it all on their own!!  They are so very proud of them!

We looked at Japanese and Chinese softies and where they came from.  I adapted a power point and here:  http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/huskeyj72501-1395712-softies/

and the students followed the steps.  Did many sketches until they came up with their final creation, traced their designs on felt pieces and the sewing began!