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| jackson- 2nd grade |
This is such a great and easy project, given a step by step instructions for the basic shape of the nutcracker, the kids have such a fun time customizing their nutcrackers after that.
The history is such an interesting part, and I also speak a bit about the Nutcracker Ballet- LOVE IT!
Here's some more great 2nd grade creations, this is great for any grade! The key is to really cover your black paper completely with the oil pastel.
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| by London 2nd grade |
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| by Aston 2nd grade |
The nutcrackers that we are used to seeing at Christmas time, we call the wooden toy soldier nutcrackers even though they come in many different characters besides the traditional soldier. These nutcrackers were seen in many homes in the Erzgebirge (the mountainous region in the eastern part of Germany which borders the Czech Republic) even before 1800. This was a mining region, and during the long winter months, the men spent their time making wooden products for the family. It was tradition that a nutcracker in the window kept the family safe from evil spirits and danger. The first nutcrackers were made in the design of kings and soldiers. They were made by common folk, who liked to have the kings and soldiers working for them, cracking their nuts.
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