Making Yarn Dolls

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Objective

I can construct a yarn doll to understand the resourcefulness of children during Westward Expansion.

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Warm-up video

the Public Library ABQ-BernCo · 15:20

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To make a yarn doll, you will need yarn, scissors, a piece of cardboard, and something heavy like a rock.

  2. 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. 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.

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Practice

5 questions

1

What materials are needed to make a yarn doll, according to the video?

2

Why is cardboard used in the yarn doll making process?

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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.

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