7. create a gnome or fairy
Recommended Group: Year 2 - 7
Grandpa and Gretel Garden Gnome are two of the Stroogle’s best friends. In the Stroogle Warms Winter they meet the wise fairy who lives in a cave. This activity lets students cut, paste and colour their own gnome or fairy characters (or an imaginary combination of them both) from photocopied outlines of clothing, shoes, hats, wings etc. Students are encouraged to write a story using their character following the workshop.
Time: This activity can be run for 60 or 90 minutes. Colouring may need to be completed in class time proceeding the session if wet glues are used.
Maximum Size: A double class (60 students).
Materials Required: Coloured pencils, scissors, glue, blank paper (A4 or A3) for pasting.
Download Handout Required: Create a Gnome or Fairy (Print 1 per 4 students) Students create separate characters but there are enough components in eac h kit to be shared between 4 students to minimise waste. The kits can be enlarged to A3 to avoid detailed cutting for younger classes. To save time on the day please ensure all required activity sheets are photocopied and grouped as kits (eg pages 1-7 together, rather than all of the page 1 copies together).
Preparation: Read students The Stroogle Warms Winter and/or The Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas and any other Stroogle books.