Fourth graders explored the ways Native American art channels beauty as a part of everyday life. After learning how Northwest coast totems tell our clan stories through a life size paper sculpture, we then examined the Hopi culture's belief in the Kachina.
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The Kachinas are powerful supernatural beings in the spiritual life of the Native American Hopi and Zuni Pueblo peoples. Kachina wooden dolls are given to children to teach them about the Kachina forms. |
We created our mixed media Kachinas to help teach our school code (Speak Mindfully, Act Mindfully, Move Mindfully) using a spirit power. Check out just a few of these delightful Kachina inspired sculptures:
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| Mr Catapano's class Kachinas stand ready and waiting! |