After listening to a story read aloud to the class, students will use the story characters as inspiration for their own sand paintings. During this craft project, students will learn about the traditions of Navajo sand painting.
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Native American Sand Painting Craft & Reading Activity
We Give Books
We Give Books
Visit We Give Books, a free online library of children's picture books. For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!
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