We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga Elementary Lesson Set
Let's celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
First, read the book, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac, then expand on the ideas in the book with this robust lesson set featuring a wide variety of activities sure to engage elementary learners. It would be perfect for the Thanksgiving season or any time of year!
This Lesson Set Includes:
Recommended video resources
An information page about Anna Mitchell, a prolific artist known as the greatest Cherokee potter of her time
A 2D scrape-pottery project with materials list, instructions, and accompanying handout
Pinch and coil gratitude pottery activity outline with materials list and instructions
Illustrated gratitude pottery activity handout (minimal prep!)
Cherokee seasons activity handout (minimal prep!)
Sequoyah and the Cherokee Syllabary activity handout (minimal prep!)
This lesson set was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.
Let's celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
First, read the book, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac, then expand on the ideas in the book with this robust lesson set featuring a wide variety of activities sure to engage elementary learners. It would be perfect for the Thanksgiving season or any time of year!
This Lesson Set Includes:
Recommended video resources
An information page about Anna Mitchell, a prolific artist known as the greatest Cherokee potter of her time
A 2D scrape-pottery project with materials list, instructions, and accompanying handout
Pinch and coil gratitude pottery activity outline with materials list and instructions
Illustrated gratitude pottery activity handout (minimal prep!)
Cherokee seasons activity handout (minimal prep!)
Sequoyah and the Cherokee Syllabary activity handout (minimal prep!)
This lesson set was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.
Let's celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
First, read the book, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac, then expand on the ideas in the book with this robust lesson set featuring a wide variety of activities sure to engage elementary learners. It would be perfect for the Thanksgiving season or any time of year!
This Lesson Set Includes:
Recommended video resources
An information page about Anna Mitchell, a prolific artist known as the greatest Cherokee potter of her time
A 2D scrape-pottery project with materials list, instructions, and accompanying handout
Pinch and coil gratitude pottery activity outline with materials list and instructions
Illustrated gratitude pottery activity handout (minimal prep!)
Cherokee seasons activity handout (minimal prep!)
Sequoyah and the Cherokee Syllabary activity handout (minimal prep!)
This lesson set was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.