Entry #2

Dear Parents and Caregivers,



                               Your children have been working very hard to research their Native American tribe while practicing their technology skills. The time has come to start gathering materials in your home to assist your child in building their diorama. I encourage you to not take full responsibility for this project. Allow your students to teach you about their tribe and to brainstorm materials they can use in your home. The diorama should be made using some type of box. I suggest an extra shoe box you have laying around the house. I have shown them several examples in class of how they can build their diorama, so they should have their brain juices flowing with ideas. If your child becomes frustrated or "stuck", then you can make suggestions to them on how to complete the project. Please do not do this project for them. You may help them by gluing or cutting items. Allow for this project to be fun for you and your child to do together. I am going to give them two full weeks to finish it. The diorama will be due February 19 along with their typed summary. If you have any questions about the project feel free to e-mail me. Thank you for your time.