Cornhusk Doll: Cornhusk dolls were made by Native Americans since the beginning of corn agriculture. The dolls were used for amusement and some dolls were used for healing ceremonies. Both boy and girl dolls were made. Personal equipment such as cradle boards and sewing kits were produced and helped children practice and prepare things for everyday life. Many of the dolls had no face.
Dream Catcher: Dream catchers have been a part of Native American cultures for a while. The purpose was to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, allowing positive dreams to come through. A dream catcher is a hoop with webbing in the middle. Feathers hang from the hoop. It is said that the positive dreams would slip through the center hole of the dream catcher and glide down the feathers to reach the person. The negative dreams would get trapped in the web.
Rain Stick: Rain sticks are usually made from types of cactus. The cactuses are dried in the sun and the spines are removed. Pebbles and other small objects are placed inside the rain stick with the ends sealed. The rain stick was a type of instrument and was played in the belief that it could bring rain.
Totem Poles: I will show an example of a Totem Pole and explain the significance of the Totem Pole. I will explain that each one tells the unique story of a family, clan, or legend. Some include images of people, animals, and creatures. I can have students create their own that resembles them.
Tepee: A tepee is a typical home for nomadic Native Americans living on the Great Plains. The Tepee was light and flexible, which made it easy to move and useful for all types of weather.
Canoe: Canoes were light, strong, fast, and quiet, making it the best way to hunt and travel for tribes that lived near lakes and rivers.
Dream Catcher: Dream catchers have been a part of Native American cultures for a while. The purpose was to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, allowing positive dreams to come through. A dream catcher is a hoop with webbing in the middle. Feathers hang from the hoop. It is said that the positive dreams would slip through the center hole of the dream catcher and glide down the feathers to reach the person. The negative dreams would get trapped in the web.
Rain Stick: Rain sticks are usually made from types of cactus. The cactuses are dried in the sun and the spines are removed. Pebbles and other small objects are placed inside the rain stick with the ends sealed. The rain stick was a type of instrument and was played in the belief that it could bring rain.
Totem Poles: I will show an example of a Totem Pole and explain the significance of the Totem Pole. I will explain that each one tells the unique story of a family, clan, or legend. Some include images of people, animals, and creatures. I can have students create their own that resembles them.
Tepee: A tepee is a typical home for nomadic Native Americans living on the Great Plains. The Tepee was light and flexible, which made it easy to move and useful for all types of weather.
Canoe: Canoes were light, strong, fast, and quiet, making it the best way to hunt and travel for tribes that lived near lakes and rivers.