Fiji Thatched-Roof House
Discover the people and culture of Fiji, a beautiful island in the South Pacific. Build a traditional home from this paradise using a recycled box and raffia.
1. Research the Fiji Islands. Find pictures of traditional Fiji thatched-roof houses. What materials are used to build these homes? What conditions influenced this choice of building materials?
2. Cover your art area with newspaper. Paint a small recycled box in natural colors using Crayola® Washable Multicultural Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.
3. Add streaks of Crayola Washable Tempera to give the hut a grassy look. Dry.
4. Ask an adult to help cut an opening for a door using Crayola Scissors. Paint windows on the hut. Dry.
5. Ask an adult to help cut a cardboard roof. Spread Crayola School Glue on the roof. Shred pieces of raffia on top.
6. Glue the roof to the house. Dry.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.
- Create a bulletin board about the Fiji Islands. Include information about and pictures of the climate, people, and vegetation. Show on a map where the islands are located. Display the thatched roof homes.
- Find out about other unique historic and contemporary homes in various parts of the world. Create replicas using recycled boxes. Display in your school library or lobby.
- As needed, an adult can assist younger and special needs students to cut out the door and roof.
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