Native American Inspired Shakers

 Making shakers out of small sticks and tree limbs is a great project for Autumn. 

What you will need:  Sticks (the best kind have a "Y" shape), yarn, glue, feathers, wire, and buttons.

Step One: Tie on the yarn with a knot for beginning the wrapping process for the children.

Step Two:  To add feathers, simply lay the feather flat and continue to wrap.  (Lay the feather the opposite direction of the wrapping motion.)

Step Three:  Continue to wrap the stick and add feathers as desired.

Student adds feather to her stick.

Another child's stick in progress.

Step Four:  Wrap the wire around one side of the "Y."

Step Five:  Add a variety of buttons.

Step Six:  Wrap the other end of the wire on the other side of the stick's  "Y."

Step Seven:  To secure any final yarn ends, dab a bit of glue on it.

Student stands to wrap her stick.

Each student's work will reflect their capacity for the task.