Exploring the Village of Yesteryear
WHO AM I?
Purpose: 
To provide an opportunity for an exploration of the Village of Yesteryear.
To provide an opportunity for an exploration of the Village of Yesteryear.Objective: To learn about the craftsmen and the many different types of traditional handcrafts that can be found in the Village.
To learn about the craftsmen and the many different types of traditional handcrafts that can be found in the Village.NC Standard Course of Study Correlation:
Grade 4: Social Studies – Competency Goals 1, 2, & 5
Grade 8: Social Studies – Competency Goal 1
Who am I? Read the information and then locate the craftsman.
1.…pine trees salute the sky…bowing to the wind………Much has been written about the pine.
…pine trees salute the sky…bowing to the wind………Much has been written about the pine.These trees can be so stately and beautiful; but for me, it’s all about those pine needles. A little weaving, a bit of binding, and a lot of “patience” and I create truly one of a kind works in my craft. Who am I and where am I from? ____________________________________________
2.Without me, just “sitting around” would not be so comfortable. I can take something very old and worn out and with some natural materials and a lot of weaving, can make you a place to sit for a spell. Who am I? ________________________________________________________
Without me, just “sitting around” would not be so comfortable. I can take something very old and worn out and with some natural materials and a lot of weaving, can make you a place to sit for a spell. Who am I? ________________________________________________________3.I create portraits, but I do not paint or draw. Paper and scissors - that’s what it takes, along with a little creativity and a sweet little face. Squirming children welcome! Who am I? __________________________________________________________________________
I create portraits, but I do not paint or draw. Paper and scissors - that’s what it takes, along with a little creativity and a sweet little face. Squirming children welcome! Who am I? __________________________________________________________________________4.Say this three times very quickly…bark berry buckets, bark berry buckets, bark berry buckets…How did you do? Well that craft is WHAT I do in the Village? Who am I?
Say this three times very quickly…bark berry buckets, bark berry buckets, bark berry buckets…How did you do? Well that craft is WHAT I do in the Village? Who am I?_________________________________________________________________________
5.Those toy-making elves at Santa’s workshop have nothing on me. If you can imagine any toy of wood…I have probably made it too; but mine don’t have to be air expressed from the North Pole. My toys can be found in the Village. Who am I?______________________________
Those toy-making elves at Santa’s workshop have nothing on me. If you can imagine any toy of wood…I have probably made it too; but mine don’t have to be air expressed from the North Pole. My toys can be found in the Village. Who am I?______________________________6.I create little critters out of wood. Pigs, horses, dogs…you name it. Carving is what I do best! I must admit, I am especially fond of the dogs. These special little works of art are tiny, but oh so expressive! Who am I? ______________________________________________________
I create little critters out of wood. Pigs, horses, dogs…you name it. Carving is what I do best! I must admit, I am especially fond of the dogs. These special little works of art are tiny, but oh so expressive! Who am I? ______________________________________________________7.Well for my craft, I start with “just the right tree.” After a little splitting and shaving, followed by a lot of weaving, I can transform a white oak tree into something else entirely. Who am I and what is it that I make? ______________________________________________________
Well for my craft, I start with “just the right tree.” After a little splitting and shaving, followed by a lot of weaving, I can transform a white oak tree into something else entirely. Who am I and what is it that I make? ______________________________________________________8.Work, work, work all day long! I am a blacksmith, so give me an anvil and I will create tools for you. Who am I? ________________________________________________
Work, work, work all day long! I am a blacksmith, so give me an anvil and I will create tools for you. Who am I? ________________________________________________Print this document from your browser: Use your back button to return to Education Outreach
