Using Beads to Make Color Patterns

Students will continue to use their kakivik ("sewing bag"), using beads to learn about beading, colors, and patterning. Extension activities are included for a fine motor jewelry station, nature walk and the writing center.

Materials

• Beads
• Needles
• Thread or pipe cleaners
• Visual list of center rules
• Book – Yuungnaqpiallerput / The Way We Genuinely Live – Masterworks of Yupik Science & Survival

Pre-lesson
Ask parents/grandparents if they have any type of object with beadwork to share with the class as students are learning about beads and patterns.