This project was exciting from start to finish. Students loved it and couldn't wait to see the results! Each child got a square piece of paper and folded it into a triangle 3 times to make 8 folds. They were also given a separate triangle the same size as the folds in their paper. They wrote their name in bubble letters inside of this triangle as big as they could, making sure each letter touched from top to bottom. I gave them the helpful hint of making sure the middle letter of their name is in the middle of the triangle. I reminded them to make sure it was neatly done as this is what will create their kaleidoscope design. They then traced their name in Sharpie on both the front and the back. This step is super important. The triangle is then placed behind their square paper, lining up with the triangle folds and their name traced with pencil on the front. The triangle will need to be rotated all the way around as they keep tracing, making sure the same letters are touching all the way around. I like to tell them to put their first letter facing the middle. If done correctly, their name will create a design which they will color in with markers. Each letter should be the same color all the way around. They are to color the spaces in between the letters in the same manner. This project was done with 4th and 5th grade. Can YOU spot their names? They are tricky to find!
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