Every spring I try to touch on Japanese culture. My goal is to create Koinobori, carp flags which are used to celebrate Children's Day on May 5th. I started out our unit learning about the famous art print by Hokusai, The Great Wave. Students also were taught some Kanji characters. We made origami Samurai hats. I also included a fish pinch pot lesson. Susan Samurai Kanji The Great Wave Fish Pinch Pots
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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