Did you see their masks? Some were animals, some were ninjas, all were AWESOME!! We read a book in class last week with the 1st Graders about different kinds of masks. We learned that masks are made in all cultures around the world. Some groups of people have been making masks for thousands of years. Some are used to tell stories, some are used as symbols of strength or achievement, all are really cool!! We decided after reading about masks, that what better way to truly understand the mystique and creativity of a mask, then to make one ourselves. So last week we cut and decorated our mask, let them dry over the weekend, then finished them in class today. The results were astonishing. Everyone made their mask unique and special. Some were small and elegant, others were large and gaudy. Some had interesting points leading off in different directions, others were designed to resemble animals found in nature. If you haven't seen your child's mask, ask to see it, they were really fun to make and definitely drove home the importance masks can have on a culture of people (I especially liked hearing the students talk so kindly with one another about the masks!!). Great Job EVERYBODY!!!
-Mr. Linnet
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