January 2019 Art Blog
Transitional Kindergarten: Zigzag Doll ZIGZAG by Robert D. San Souci, a story about a doll maker who created Zigzag and placed him on the shelf for the night. After the doll maker left, Zigzag got pushed off the shelf by the other dolls. Zigzag ultimately ended up outside in the trash bin and had to climb his way out. The book does have a happy ending, as three mice found him a nice home with a happy little girl, and his zigzagged mouth turned into a happy smile. The beginning of the story reveals that ZIGZAG was made from scraps of fabrics. TK students created their own dolls. Students picked out fabrics, used fabric scissors for cutting, and planned out and glued down their fabric pieces. Some dolls ended up with four legs, tails, and hats, and hair hanging off the edges, but that’s what makes these dolls so special! They make you smile! Kindergarten: Upcycled ...