Native American Presentation!

We had an awesome time the last three weeks working on our Native American Unit! It was a wonderful experience for the students and for me! I learned so much myself as I dove into the history of our great country.



Before we get started, I must let you know that Hunter's dad came in earlier this week and presented some incredible information on Native Americans to the students. We learned how they tan hides. He told us that animals are just smart enough to tan their own hides. The reason being, they used their brains to tan their hides. The children oohed and aahed over that description. They were fascinated with the animal hides, leather bags, turtle bag, medicine bag, peace pipes, deer skulls, antlers, and many other things. He presented the children with a deer antler button and an antler gun powder measure necklace. Very cool presentation by Hunter's dad.

We learned about the Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Southeast, and the Northeast Native Americans. We completed many projects that brought the past to life for the students.



















Afterward, the children showed off their work to their parents. We then went on to have lunch together. It was just so nice to bring families together with our school family! Thank you for making this day so special, Parents! You made your child's day! However, rest assured if you were unable to attend due to work or travel...your child understands! I had a conversation with them... if my daughter was having the same thing at her school I wouldn't be able to be there because ...and they always finish my sentence. "Because you are here with us!"
Here are some shots from lunch: