This basket craft is great to do alongside many different Native American unit studies. Be sure and talk with children about the specific styles, and materials each culture would use. This activity is intended for children who might be too young to learn traditional weaving.
Materials:
- Plastic Tub
- Twine or Yarn
- Scissors
- Paint
Suggested Resources for a Unit Study:
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[…] served many purposes. There are several ways children can weave their own basket, but here is an interesting way that even younger children can participate […]