Why the Hare is Always on the Run!
African Masks
by Shelley Schoby, K-2 Art Specialist
In Art this week, an African folk tale was shared with kindergarten students. We discussed the difference between a real story and a fairytale. The name of our tale was, Why the Hare Is Always on the Run.
Examples of African masks were shared with students. Areas of repeated patterns were identified on the masks. A comparison was made between African masks which appear to be make-believe animals and fairy tales which are make-believe stories. Students then created animal masks filled with color and repeated patterns. Paper, yarn, noodles and much more were added to masks to form ears, trunks, horns and wings.
Finally, students practiced and performed the play, Why the Hare Is Always on the Run, and it was video taped. Students very much enjoyed watching themselves in a movie.
