Honoring Muslim Traditions
How much do we know about Islamic traditions? Use your understanding to express what you have learned in a beautiful display that communicates your growing awareness.
1. Islam has unique traditions and practices. Many are universal, and others are specific to an area or group. Start your exploration by listing the things you already know about Muslims and questions you have. As a class prepare a dramatic presentation of your understandings of Islam. This is one way to demonstrate what you have learned.
2. Cover your art area with newspaper. With Crayola® Premier™ Tempera and Brushes, paint a base color on a large piece of paper. Air-dry the paint.
3. Cut small black paper squares all in the same size with Crayola Scissors. Make enough for each child in the class to design one or more. Create traditional Islamic geometric and floral patterns on the squares with Crayola Watercolors. Air-dry the paint.
4. Highlight your designs with gold Crayola Premier Tempera. Air-dry the paint.
5. Cut cardboard into the same size squares. With Crayola School Glue, attach each decorated piece to a cardboard square. Arrange the squares in a formal pattern. Leave wide borders around each piece. Glue the squares to the base. Air-dry the glue.
6. Share your thoughts and understandings about Islamic beliefs. Record your reflections (words and designs) on black paper with Crayola Gel Markers. Cut them into narrow strips. Glue them between the squares for a masterpiece of understanding.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
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.
- Compare contemporary maps with ancient ones to locate the places that hold importance to Muslims. Find out more about why they are so sacred.
- Assessment: Evaluate each child’s square and paper strip for authenticity and level of understanding about Islamic traditions.
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