My State Float Project by Noodles @ erictheelephant channel

Some teachers are requiring a State Float as part of the State Report project in 4th - 6th grade. This video shows a Massachusetts State float made by my wonderful daughter, "Noodles."

From my teacher's perspective, in my class, I think it's wonderful if parents help their child through direction with projects and homework. I consider this heirloom thinking processes that should be handed down from one generation to the next. I used Noodles's project assigned by her teacher, as an opportunity to teach her crafting skills such as embroidery, sewing, and hot glue usage. I demonstrated and explained fixatives and the characteristics of materials to lead her into the design phase with greater understanding. This project was created with her hands and heart. I assisted with problem solving the ideal materials and techniques when needed.

Materials for this Massachusetts State Float:
Base (does not need wheels): Shoebox covered with black construction paper
State Bird: Felt, thread, needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, pipe cleaners for inside armature of bird and bird feet, attached with popsicle sticks inserted and hot glued to base.
State Tree: Felt, thread, needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, pipe cleaners (a lot of them) for inside armature of Elm, attached with popsicle sticks inserted and hot glued to base.
Cranberry Juice Can: Candy Soda Can container, paper, colored pencil, packing tape
State Flower: Felt, pipe cleaner, hot glue
State Seal, Flag, Mammal, Insect: Blank Index cards, Color pencils, hot glued to base

I recommend hot glue for just about everything, and I definitely prefer Color pencils when doing formal high quality work.

Comment your questions if you want more info.

Enjoy,

erictheelephant

[lwyhuyfee]

Amazing! It's cool that she sewed up a lot of props!

[erictheelephant]

Thank you for the kind words, I agree 100%

[erictheelephant]

Don't think my daughter goes by "Think Noodles". She goes by Meanie Chicken, Derpie Bird, and Noodles typically. Thanks for the comment!

[joegreen]

I like how you stuffed and sewed up the bird on the state float. It really looked real. Joe Green

[erictheelephant]

Her parents gave her an "A+." Haven't gotten the grade from her teacher yet.