As the 2/3s began their study of India in the classroom, they enriched their studies with several art experiences. To start they traced and cut elephants from gray felt and then embroidered flowers and saddles to make their elephants look like they're ready for a festival. The two sides will be sewn together and stuffed. This project requires planning, focus, fine motor skills and patience, and for some, acquiring embroidering skills, but the end result is well worth the investment in time and effort.
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| Tracing the second elephant for the other side |
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| Cutting the first piece of felt for side one |
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| Refining the edges |
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| Some thoughtful stitching |
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| Adding an embroidered saddle |
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| Focused and precise stitching |
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| Some help from Mom who was volunteering with the class! |
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| Beginning to sew the elephant together |
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| The blanket stitch to hole the stuffing inside |
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| Two finished works |
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| And a finished herd! |
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| Some last minute help from a middle school expert |
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| Braiding a tail with middle school assistance |
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