All grades  Project 4 weeks

"Shoe-Tying Superstars: Laces & Laughs Camp!"

Jessica S
DA:Cr1.1.5.b
K-2.AF.6.2
DA:Pr6.1.1.b
Productive Collaborator
Critical Thinker
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Purpose

The purpose of the Shoe Tying Camp is to equip elementary students with essential life skills through engaging, hands-on experiences that enhance their fine motor abilities and creative expression. By integrating art, movement, and collaboration, students will explore various shoe tying techniques, fostering independence and confidence in their daily routines. This camp aims to create a supportive community where students can learn, share, and celebrate their progress in mastering shoe tying skills.

Learning goals

The learning goals for the Shoe Tying Camp are to enhance students' fine motor skills and creativity through interactive shoe tying techniques. Students will develop problem-solving abilities by designing and sharing their own lace patterns, fostering a sense of independence and collaboration. The camp aims to build students' confidence in their ability to teach and demonstrate shoe tying methods to peers and community members, promoting a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Standards
  • [National Core Arts Standards] DA:Cr1.1.5.b - Construct and solve multiple movement problems to develop choreographic content.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] K-2.AF.6.2 - Use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem or a solution to a specific problem.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] DA:Pr6.1.1.b - Explore the use of simple props to enhance performance.
Competencies
  • Productive Collaborator - Engages with others to achieve a common goal through building positive relationships, actively listening, showing empathy, and making individual contributions to a larger group.
  • Critical Thinker - Thinks deeply and makes informed decisions to create solutions or new understanding supported by relevant and reliable evidence.
  • Empowered Learner - Demonstrates mastery and application of academic competencies. Develops the skills and dispositions to persist through difficulties and plan for a future of self-improvement.

Products

Students will create a series of interactive shoe-tying stations, each featuring a unique knot or tying technique, as part of the 'Shoe Tying Fair.' They'll design and produce instructional materials, such as illustrated guides or videos, to accompany their stations. Additionally, students will develop personalized shoe lace patterns and designs to display in the 'Lace Art Gallery,' showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship. These products will be shared with the community during the fair, allowing students to demonstrate their skills and engage with visitors.

Launch

Kick off the Shoe Tying Camp with an engaging "Shoe Tying Adventure" scavenger hunt. Students will follow clues and complete shoe tying challenges at different stations, each representing a unique shoe tying technique or knot. This interactive start will spark curiosity, build excitement, and set the stage for collaborative learning throughout the camp.

Exhibition

Students will host a 'Knot Knowledge Showcase' featuring interactive displays and demonstrations of various shoe tying techniques, inviting visitors to learn and experiment. They will perform in a 'Shoe Tying Talent Show,' where skits, songs, or dances creatively incorporate shoe tying, offering an engaging experience for the audience. Additionally, a 'Lace Art Gallery' will exhibit students' unique shoe lace patterns, with guests voting for their favorite designs. Finally, a 'Shoe Tying Workshop Day' will see students become instructors, guiding younger peers and community members through step-by-step lessons, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.