Crafting and History of Native American Corn Husk Doll & Hand Game
In this two day class, I will teach students how to make corn husk dolls and corn husk balls. We will also go over some of the history surrounding them.
Devin Bruno
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(401)
What's included
2 live meetings
40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Learners will have to think on how they would like to customize their corn husk dolls and corn husk balls between classes while their corn husk dries.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Have you wondered what you could do with items that you normally just throw away? Would you like to learn how to turn them into something fun? You're in luck! I will teach you how you can take the husks from fresh corn and turn them into something fun! Corn husk dolls and corn husk balls. Day 1 -I will be teaching how to prepare corn husks fresh off the cob to be able to be used for corn husk ball and doll making. -Give history of the corn husk dolls. -Give advice and encourage learners to come up with their own ideas on how they can customize their corn husk dolls and corn husk balls. -Give them the information on how to prepare the corn husk before the next class to be ready to use Day 2 -Remind learners to have their corn husks prepped before class starts. -Make the corn husk dolls and corn husk balls, Showing basic and advanced ways to make them. -Help the learners to achieve their creative goals. -Teach hand ball game with corn husk balls.
Learning Goals
Learn how to use corn husk to make into traditional toys.
How to decrease wast by using something that is normally just thrown away and turn it into something fun.
Practice hand eye coordination with a game you can use the corn husk balls for.
Giving them an opportunity to use their creativity to make their corn husk dolls and corn husk balls unique.
Other Details
Supply List
Fresh corn on the cob with the husks still attached Yarn Paper bag Optional Materials for personalizing your corn husk dolls. Variety colors of yarn Small doll sized stick Markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
401reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am Native American, of the Wasco tribe. I grew up helping teach Native American cultural events and in classrooms. Some examples are Wenatchee River Salmon Festival in Leavenworth Washington and Salmon Celebration in Portland Oregon.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week, 2 weeks
20 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-9 learners per class
