Native American Totem Poles
Supplies needed:
A paper towel tube
Crayons, tempera paint, or markers
Brown construction paper (a few sheets)
Scissors
White glue
2 popsicle sticks (optional)
Wrap a piece of construction paper around a paper towel tube to see
what size paper you will need. Trim the paper to the right height and
width (allow about a half inch overlap around the tube, so you can glue
the edges). Divide the paper into 4 or more horizontal sections.
Have the child draw a different animal head in each section. Put most
of the facial details in the middle of each section. If you're working
with a group of children, cut the paper into sections and have each
child draw one face. Wrap the heads around the paper towel tube
and glue the seams. Draw wings or arms for some or all of the
animals. Cut them out and decorate them. Glue them to the back
of the Totem Pole.