Make an Animal Softie (lesson plan)

Essential Question
In what ways can a culture value animals?
Abstract

In this lesson, students will learn about the Xoloitzcuintli sacred to the Aztec people and make their own animal comfort objects.

Grade Levels
Pre-K
Subject Areas
Visual Arts
Concepts
Culture, Function
NC Standards Correlations
Visual Arts
Approaches to Play and Learning
APL-1, APL- 4, APL-8
Language Development and Communication
LDC-2, LDC-3, LDC-5
Cognitive Development
CD-4, CD-5

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