Get creative with nature by having students build characters using only natural materials found in your outdoor space, such as leaves, sticks, and stones. This activity pairs wonderfully with the story Stick Man, which you can read to inspire students before they create their own unique characters.
After students have had time to build their creations, encourage them to share and explain their character designs with the class. To take it further, you can photograph their characters and attach the pictures to a worksheet (quarter page size) or have students glue their lighter, natural materials directly onto the sheet. They can then write adjectives or sentences around the picture, describing their character.
This activity is perfect for a classroom display!
Additional Ideas:
Extend the activity by having a teaching assistant interview the students about their characters. Ask questions like: Where do they live? What do they enjoy doing? What are they afraid of? This adds a storytelling element and enhances engagement.
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| Character-Creator-Activity-Sheet_-Diff.-1.pdf | |
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Get creative with nature by having students build characters using only natural materials found in your outdoor space, such as leaves, sticks, and stones. This activity pairs wonderfully with the story Stick Man, which you can read to inspire students before they create their own unique characters.
After students have had time to build their creations, encourage them to share and explain their character designs with the class. To take it further, you can photograph their characters and attach the pictures to a worksheet (quarter page size) or have students glue their lighter, natural materials directly onto the sheet. They can then write adjectives or sentences around the picture, describing their character.
This activity is perfect for a classroom display!
Additional Ideas:
Extend the activity by having a teaching assistant interview the students about their characters. Ask questions like: Where do they live? What do they enjoy doing? What are they afraid of? This adds a storytelling element and enhances engagement.