Making Yarn Dolls
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can construct a yarn doll to understand the resourcefulness of children during Westward Expansion.
Warm-Up Video
the Public Library ABQ-BernCo · 15:20
How To Make Yarn Dolls
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
To make a yarn doll, you will need yarn, scissors, a piece of cardboard, and something heavy like a rock.
- 2
Wrap the yarn around the cardboard until it reaches your desired thickness, then slide it off and tie a knot at the top to form the doll's head.
- 3
After braiding the yarn to create arms and legs, trim the ends to create hands and feet, being careful not to cut beyond the knots to keep them from coming undone.
Practice Questions
5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Using yarn and cardboard, create a yarn doll. Take a picture of your completed doll and describe one challenge you faced while making it.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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