Embracing Diversity Through Leaf Craft

Introduction

Description: The objective of this project is to introduce students with special needs to diversity. Creating fall leaf wreaths can serve as a metaphor for our diverse population. It is challenging to introduce differences to learners with special needs. However, I am hoping that in the process of  working on this cooperative art project, learners will embrace differences and see the relationship between individual and group.  Another goal of this project is to provide opportunity to socialize by engaging the students in small group or pair work.

Grade Level: 4th-6th grades  with moderate/severe disabilities  

Keywords: diversity, socialization, arts and crafts, season

Author: Vaniele Reyes

Task

Learning Goal: Students will make fall leaf wreaths. The purpose of this art project is to appreciate differences while making wreaths using fall leaves. This also aims to provide opportunity to socialize by engaging the learners in small group or pair work.

Task: Today will  make wreaths using  a variety of leaves. Use leaves of different colors, sizes, and shapes.  

Let’s start with our target words:

 

Leaf (nounplural leaves) part of a plant or tree attached to the stem or branches

 

 

 

Wreath

(nounplural wreaths) an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration

 

 

Process

Materials: 

1. Used cardboards (cut each cardboard into a ring shape)

2. Leaves

3. Glue

 

Process:

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Evaluation

Conclusion

Conclusion:

Credits

All photos are mine unless otherwise stated.

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