Monday, November 21, 2011

Japanese Temari Cards






I took a graduate class at St. Norbert years ago on Math and Art. Here is one of the projects from that class. I did these with students about 10 years ago, but I think I will do these again. I did them with students in 5th--8th grade. It might look complicated but the pattern of stitches makes this quite easy. First students poke the holes with a push pin onto black tagboard (I have copies of the pattern). Next students use about an arm's length of crochet string and begin making their diagonal stitches one way around the circle. When they have gone all the way around they go back the opposite way to make these "peaks". If students do this correctly the back has all straight stitches. I have directions--only through snail mail... let me know if you want a copy.
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34 comments:

  1. April MorganNovember 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I would LOVE a copy of this lesson- I teach at a middle school that houses a STEM program (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics), and I think that this would be a great STEM for All lesson! :)
    anmorgan@smcm.edu

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  2. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I would absolutely love a copy of this lesson too! I teach in Virginia at a public gifted center 3-8. :) coombsd1@mymail.nku.edu Thank you!

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  3. fillthebucketDecember 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I would love a copy of the directions and pattern. jlgarrahan@earthlink.net

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  4. artteacherDecember 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I also would like a copy. wocketinmypocket7@hotmail.com

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  5. lagriff2December 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I would love a copy too please!!!
    laurena.griffin@cms.k12.nc.us

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  6. Hannah- Art.Paper.Scissors.Glue!January 3, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Me too, me too!! h_mazzuto@yahoo.com, thanks so much for sharing- super cool!

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  7. Anne FarrellFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    I love this - please can I have a copy too?

    annelizamack@yahoo.com.au

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  8. kimMarch 12, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Wow looks great! I would love a copy of this lesson.

    kimknoppien@hotmail.com

    Thank you!

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  9. MaryJuly 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    If you are still offering copies, I am very interested. I will be starting my first year teaching at a STEM school in Virginia this school year. My email is: maryruthtubbs@gmail(dot)com

    Thanks so much!

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  11. AnisaApril 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I would love a copy!!!
    anisascholes@gmail.com

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  12. hdahlhoferMay 2, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I would love a copy too please, I am creating classes for a Continuing Studies program and the fall theme is Art by the Numbers, or math and art. Thank you!
    hdahlhofer@gmail.com

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  13. Melanie BarfieldAugust 20, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Can I have a copy? mbarfield82@gmail.com

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  14. J IrwinJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Could I please have a copy of this lesson? Whoisirwinj@yahoo.com
    Thank you!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    I would like a copy of this lesson for my classes. I do math and reading stations and include one math art station each week. This would be great to include. Thank you! awolters@trico176.org

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  16. CarolineMay 1, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Hello, could I have also a copy of this lesson ? Thank you very much. crolino@gmail.com

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  17. UnknownMay 6, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    i would love the pattern and the lesson please... would be a perfect last week of classes lesson. rita_dilworth@lksd.org

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  18. KireidesuMay 8, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    I would love a copy of this lesson, and the pattern please email it to me gradstudentkamau@gmail.com thank you so much

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  19. UnknownJuly 20, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I would like to use this lesson with my Montessori students. Can I get a copy of the lesson and template?
    Thank you so much for sharing. Please email to: amagers@montessorisherman.com

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  20. Donna HeartApril 19, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Hello! I have just found your blog through Pinterest. Although I was looking for another activity, I found this one which I really love! I teach Year 5 in a Steiner inspired school, and this would be great as part of my maths Geometry lessons! Would I be able to get a copy of the instructions please? My email for further communications is: donnajensen@westnet.com.au

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  21. JoApril 20, 2016 at 11:14 PM

    If you still have a copy of this pattern I would love to have it. My son has done simpler things at school and he (and his friends) are often looking for things to make at home. Great idea. Thanks.

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  22. Johneethia WilliamsSeptember 24, 2017 at 7:11 PM

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  23. Johneethia WilliamsSeptember 24, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    I would love to have a copy of this if this is still possible. My email is johneethiaw09@gmail.com

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  24. SLATERDecember 6, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    I would LOVE a copy if still available....

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  25. SLATERDecember 6, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Oh! My email is bslater@ecsdnv.net

    thanks in advance!! :)

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  26. UnknownJanuary 10, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    I would love a copy of this pattern. Thank you in advance!
    dunleakathleen@yahoo.com

    Simply beautiful!

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  27. TsangadoApril 14, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    Could I please have a copy of this pattern? Thank you!!!! Erica.tsangado@gmail.com.

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  28. jennieJanuary 29, 2020 at 1:29 PM

    Any chance you still have the patterns? Teaching an ESL camp this summer in Ukraine and I think the teens would love it

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  29. KarieJuly 31, 2020 at 11:50 AM

    I would love to have a copy of this lesson and pattern. Thank you. karie.edwards@sjnacademy.org or kariecedwards@gmail.com

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  30. LindaSeptember 3, 2020 at 5:35 AM

    I would like to have a copy.

    Thanks
    Linda
    can.youth5456@gmail.com

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    I’d love a copy. Want to try this with my middle schoolers.
    O’briend@stmbr.org

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  32. totemJune 18, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    Me puedes Compartir una copia? totemdiana@gmail.com

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  33. Lexi NJune 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM

    Hi, I would love a copy of this pattern and lesson. If you can send it to mgnoble@comcast.net that would be lovely. If you need to send snail mail as stated please email me off this server and I will give you my address. Thank you so much!

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