Trash to Fashion
TERM 1: Learning to Learn
As Curious Adventurers, We wanted to embark
on our learning Journey with a new and exciting challenge. Together we decided
that Trash to fashion would be a great way to learn new concepts and skills. We
studied other artists and Trash to fashion designs, paying special attention to
the different materials that were being used. Collaboratively we communicated
and discussed the ways we thought they were joined together. As a class we
collected bottle tops, plastic bags, toothpaste cartons, wool and other useful
bits of junk.
TERM 2: Learning to Empower
As Resourceful Problem Solvers we decided
that the most useful skills to have for this project was weaving, plaiting and
sewing. Our challenge was to teach ourselves how to do these things. We set out
to empower ourselves. We looked in books and on the computer to learn how to
sew, plait and weave. At this stage we did not ask our friends and parents to
help us. We all brought in our handiwork, they were awesome because we had put
in so much effort. Some learners offered to teach and refine these skills and
in this way were able to empower others.
TERM 3: Inquiring to Learn
The next step was to design our 3 piece
outfits. It was so exciting! We drew and sketched and created some amazing
designs...however we forgot about the different materials we were working with.
How were we going to make plastic into a jacket? How do you make strips of
cardboard into a dress? How do plastic lids become a top? This was when we
really became Active Discovers. We had to go back and think about our designs
and our materials together. Sometimes we changed our designed as we worked.
Sometimes we had to go back and research ways of using the different material
in crafts books. Some days were lots of fun because we knew exactly what to do
and we had lots of material to work with. Some days were really difficult
because we got stuck and did not know how to move on. Together we persevered
and our designs were slowly taking
shape.
TERM 4: Celebrating our Learning
Being Reflective Thinkers we looked back over
what we had done and marveled at our handiwork. We were impressed by our
efforts and we amazed at the results. After persevering and problem solving
when things did not go to plan we could all sit back and enjoy what we created.
We shared our Trash to Fashion outfits at
the Pomaria Open Day for Manaakitanga PLG and our whanau.
These are some of the photos from that day.
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