Last Friday, first grade students, partnered with their parents, built a model of a Mayan temple. This is such a fun project for first graders to do with their parents. In social studies we have been talking about early American civilizations, such as the Mayans. The curriculum has age appropriate engaging read alouds with illustrations that the students have enjoyed. Building a realistic model of a temple is a fun way to bring to life what we’ve been discussing in class. By learning about other cultures and civilizations the students broaden their perspectives about how other people live and feel. The weather was beautiful and no two temples look exactly alike.
