Jewellery
World crafts Series
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What’s inside...
World Crafts books provide children with information about crafts from around the world, explaining how they originated, and how they can make their own. The book by Meryl Doney is part of this series and offers a detailed exploration of various international crafts, their cultural significance, and step-by-step instructions for children to create these crafts themselves.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
12-16
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of jewelry did you find most interesting in the book and why?
How do you think people decide what jewelry to wear?
Can you think of a special piece of jewelry that you've seen someone wear? What made it special?
How do different cultures use jewelry to show important things about themselves?
If you could design your own piece of jewelry, what would it look like and what materials would you use?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use descriptive language from the book to help visualize different types of jewelry together.
Connect the discussion to any familiar jewelry pieces at home to make the conversation more relatable.
Encourage creativity by asking your child to draw or describe a piece of jewelry they would like to create.
Discuss the emotional significance of jewelry, such as why people might wear certain pieces for special occasions.
Relate the storytelling to cultural aspects by exploring together how different cultures are represented through their jewelry in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Cultural Diversity
Explanation: The book delves into the variety of jewelry from different cultures around the world, showcasing their unique beauty and significance.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to respect and value the diverse cultures they encounter in their community and at school.
Example Lesson: History and Tradition
Explanation: The narrative explores the historical significance of jewelry, showing pieces that have been part of human tradition for centuries.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of heritage and the role it plays in shaping our present.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-Expression
Explanation: The book highlights how jewelry is used as a form of self-expression, emphasizing personal creativity in choosing and wearing jewelry.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore their own creative outlets and ways of expressing themselves, whether through jewelry or other means.
Example Lesson: Value of Handmade Art
Explanation: Meryl Doney's book features handmade jewelry, illustrating the work and dedication that craftspeople put into each piece.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to appreciate the effort behind handmade items and can inspire them to support local artisans and crafts.