Winter: Art Winter Camp: Tall Tales Paper Bag Puppet
Create paper bag puppets in this 4 day art camp. Students will learn the characteristics of tall tales while learning tall tale characters that span all across the USA. This winter camp is a little academic, and a lot of fun!
Mrs. Lewis (B.A. Education)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
There is no assigned homework. However, students will be inspired and encouraged to find resources that could be used to make a puppet theater.Class Experience
Using a variety of media (books, video), the teacher will share the featured Tall Tale. Students will then color, cut and attach their puppet to the lunch style paper bag. While doing this, the class will discuss the story and what makes it a Tall Tale and not a Fable or Fairy Tale. As time allows, students will be encouraged to make scenery or any attachments needed for the puppets. The teacher will encourage a puppet theater to be created outside of class. A large box from an appliance store would be so fun to use. Lesson 1: Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Lesson 2: John Henry Lesson 3: Pecos Bill and Sluefoot Sue Lesson 4: Mike Fink
Learning Goals
CC.2.RL.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
My biggest goal for this class is that students would be creative and have fun.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1: Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Paul Bunyan 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2: John Henry
John Henry 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3: Pecos Bill
Pecos Bill 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4: Mike Fink
Mike Fink 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents could extend the class by procuring a large box, creating a hole with a box cutter and helping your child attach a scrap of material to loosely cover the hole.
Supply List
Scissors, crayons and glue will be needed as well as a lunch paper bag.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
5.0
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University
I've been teaching a Tall Tale unit in my private school classroom for the past seven years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$38
weekly or $76 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-6 learners per class
