Day 157 was Cinco de Mayo. We did a few things to learn about the day. First, we viewed a short video on Brainpop Jr.. (For those of you not familiar, Brainpop Jr. is a website that provides short videos, quizzes, and activities on all topics for students in grades K-3. Brainpop (without the junior) is for upper grades. Check it out!)
Then we read a bit about Cinco de Mayo and made tissue paper flags. The flags are supposed to mimic the ones used in parades or fiesta celebrations. Seeing as I work with second graders, more intricate designs could be a bit hard for most of them. Anyhow, the students enjoy cutting the patterns (and it's a good review of symmetry as well!).
To make the flags, you take a sheet of tissue paper and fold it into quarters, lengthwise. Then you fold that length in half so the free edges touch. Then you cut the paper similar to the way you cut designs for a snowflake, being careful not to cut too close to the fold lines. Otherwise the flag will fall apart once it's opened. Open the flags and hang for decoration.
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