tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732090973796737254.post1406861887687732897..comments2024-03-28T06:21:25.076-04:00Comments on Art. Paper. Scissors. Glue!: Ceramic WhistlesHannah- Art.Paper.Scissors.Glue!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12472975743213608949noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732090973796737254.post-73456242406284361742011-04-04T22:46:35.572-04:002011-04-04T22:46:35.572-04:00I will admit, it's a trickier project that req...I will admit, it's a trickier project that requires A LOT of patience and listening. When I made my exemplar to try it out first, it came out perfect... so I'm thinking... oh this is easy peasy! I soon found out that even when you go slowly and step-by-step, there are students that just have a difficult time. I ALSO found out, however, that some students are AWESOME at this, so they become my helpers. I've actually learned some tips from them! haha...<br /><br />I do this with my 6th graders, usually with a class size around 25, and sometimes two 6th grade classes at once. I make maracas in 5th grade (should post some pics tomorrow) because it starts off the exact same way, just without the mouthpiece. It's the same open concept as far as ideas, and we joke around that sooner or later we're going to make instruments for an entire band. <br /><br />Anywho... it is a little difficult at first, especially if you're going off written directions. I personally prefer to be taught with an example right in front of me. BUT... once you get the hang of it, you know exactly what the kids need to fix and it's smooth sailing from there. You should hear the hallways when they get them back, it's whistles galore and the teachers have me to thank :).Hannah- Art.Paper.Scissors.Glue!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12472975743213608949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732090973796737254.post-18708564211666951752011-04-04T21:48:47.040-04:002011-04-04T21:48:47.040-04:00Oh my this is so ambitious! I have a clay whistle ...Oh my this is so ambitious! I have a clay whistle a teacher gave me and feel overwhelmed trying to get 30 kids to make them. Yours are even more creative the one he gave me. I wonder. . . how hard is it really? Would you attempt it with a group of 5th graders? I always wanted to try it. Maybe I'll "go there" when I get up the courage and have time to practice. Did you have to practice a lot first?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782513928143522368noreply@blogger.com