3rd Grade Navajo Inspired Weavings

In this unit the students learned all about weavings and the Navajo Indians!  We discussed cultural differences such as how we obtain our materials for weavings, meanings for color, and what the weavings could be used for.  Students chose colors that had special meaning to them to create a pattern for their weaving.  We used the Tabby weave (over one, under one) technique, but the Basket weave (over two, under two) worked just as well for some who had some difficulties.  The students created some very lovely patterns and when the weavings were complete, they were strung on wooden dowels and fringe was added to the bottom.  The kids also had some amazing associations with the colors they chose when they wrote about their reasoning for choosing their colors.