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How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

January 5, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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A desert triorama is a fun and exciting way to produce information on what your child has learned and give them an opportunity to dig deeper into a topic. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas.

A triorama is simply a 3 sided display similar to a diorama.

It can be just one piece of square paper folded into a triangle or it can be a larger triangle made of 3 or 4 of these smaller trioramas attached back to back.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

I am also giving you some great videos on deserts, book suggestions, and of course more hands-on learning activities.

And we’re making a desert triorama about the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica.

This will give us a visual way to compare the deserts.

BOOKS ABOUT DESERTS FOR KIDS

First, look at some fun books about deserts.

18 Desert Books & Resources for Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

Add some of these living books and references books about the desert to your library.

The Seed & the Giant Saguaro

Children's reader on the subject of deserts and what lives there Large book with very large kid friendly illustrations

Cactus Hotel (Rise and Shine)

It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!Many different animals live in the cactus hotel. It protects them; and they protect it, by eating the pests that could harm the cactus.The cactus grows larger and larger and will live for about two hundred years. When one animal moves out, another moves in. There is never a vacancy in the cactus hotel.This story--about a desert, a giant cactus, and the animals who live in it--is one that even the youngest child will understand and enjoy.

Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus

A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers. Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual.

Where Is the Sahara Desert?

Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. The shallow roots of the mesquite tree can grow almost 200 feet across to absorb water. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Berber and Tuareg, the faces of the men are blue from the dye in the veils they always wear.

Where Is Antarctica?

Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that
always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this
desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the
world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica
home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.

A Desert Scrapbook: Dawn to Dusk in the Sonoran Desert

In the early morning hours, an artist stirs. Gathering her paints and notebook, she heads into the Arizona Sonoran Desert to explore its treasures. Sketching, painting, and writing, she records all that she sees and as night falls, she spreads out her pictures to make this scrapbook of her day, from dawn to dusk.

This Place Is Dry: Arizona's Sonoran Desert

Surveys the living conditions in Arizona's Sonora Desert for the people and unusual animals that live there. Also describes the engineering accomplishment of Hoover Dam.

Desert Solitaire

In Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey recounts his many escapades, adventures, and epiphanies as an Arches National Park ranger outside Moab, Utah. Brimming with arresting insights, impassioned arguments for wilderness conservation, and a raconteur’s wit, it is one of Abbey’s most critically acclaimed works.   Through stories and philosophical musings, Abbey reflects on the condition of our remaining wilderness, the future of a civilization, and his own internal struggle with morality. As the world continues its rapid development, Abbey’s cry to maintain the natural beauty of the West remains just as relevant today as when this book first appeared in 1968.

Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon

While the rest of the animals hide from view from a group of rambunctious coyotes, the fearless gang takes full advantage of the open space of Cactus Canyon and participates with great zeal in an array of nighttime activities, but an unexpected encounter with a rattlesnake quickly puts an end to the coyotes fun as they are sent running for cover, too!

Roxaboxen

Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.

Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

n this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world,  from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals—including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others—have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate. Also included: how sand dunes are formed; the reason we see mirages, and how shallow water beneath the surface of the ground can create an oasis. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Learning Library series) won't want to miss this hot new addition to the series!

One Day in the Desert

‘A wounded mountain lion moves from his mountain habitat to a Papago Indian hut in Arizona’s Sonoran desert during a record-breaking July day. All creation adapts to the blistering heat until a cloudburst causes a flash flood. With a measured yet vivid style, this introduction to desert ecology makes a memorable impact."

Deserts

This intriguing yet simple description will captivate young readers who have an interest in the unfamiliar.

A Walk in the Desert (Biomes of North America)

Take a walk through the desert. This hot, dry biome of the southwest is full of life. How do plants and animals of the desert live? As you wander through the desert, discover how each and every plant and animal relies on the others to live and grow.

Wildlife of the Southwest Deserts

Learn about the fascinating creatures of the desert Southwest including: Venomous Animals Insects and Arthropods Rattlesnakes, Lizards, Desert Tortoise The Roadrunner and other Birds Bighorn Sheep, Kit Fox, Coyote.

Indian Uses of Desert Plants

Now in its fourth edition, this is a beautiful book with both historical and contemporary images showing the most important plants used by Native Americans. Medicinal, food resources, tools and shelter are just some of the uses discussed. Plants shown and described are among the most widespread plants in the desert Southwest.

Desert Snakes

Learn all about desert snakes with the beautiful book by James W. Cornett.

The Namib Desert

An excellent introduction to the natural history of the Namib Desert of southwest Africa. At its heart, second only to the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru as the driest place on Earth. Also, it is the oldest desert on our planet and the only desert with a megafauna including elephant, giraffe, and rhinoceros. The lofty orange dunes, highest in the world, are also shown and discussed.

TRIORAMA IDEAS

  • How to Make an Easy Rainforest Triorama With Kids
  • How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama
  • How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report
  • How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids
  • How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture
  • How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica
  • Amazing Geography Landforms: An Engaging Triorama Tutorial for Kids
  • How to Make a Triorama Teaching the Primary Colors with Dollar Tree Supplies
  • How To Build A Water Habitat Triorama With Kids
  • How to Craft a Stunning Wolf Animal Triorama
  • How to Make a Biome Triorama That Explores Alaska’s Amazing Features
  • How to Make a Native American Triorama Highlighting Tribes in 3 Regions
  • How to Make A Pyramid Diorama For States Of Matter
  • The Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef: An Ecosystem Triorama

But first let’s break down a few facts to compare and contrast each of these unique and amazing deserts.

COMPARING THE GOBI, SAHARA, AND ANTARCTIC DESERTS

Gobi Desert-Tan

  • Located in Asia
  • Coldest desert in the world
  • Average temperature: 25°F
  • Annual rainfall: 3-7 inches
  • Largest desert in Asia
  • Known for its sand dunes, mountains, and oases.
  • Home to a variety of animals, including camels, wolves, and gazelles

Sahara Desert-Yellow

  • Located in Africa
  • Largest hot desert in the world
  • Average temperature: 86°F
  • Annual rainfall: less than 1 inch
  • Home to sand dunes, mountains, and salt flats.
  • Home to a variety of animals, including camels, snakes, and lizards

Antarctica Desert-White

  • Home to a variety of animals, including penguins, seals, and whales.
  • Located in Antarctica
  • Coldest, driest, and highest desert in the world
  • Average temperature: -57°F
  • Annual rainfall: less than 2 inches
  • Largest desert in the world
  • Home to ice sheets, glaciers, and mountains.

Then add more hands-on ideas to pair with the desert triorama.

HANDS-ON DESERT IDEAS TO PAIR WITH THE DESERT TRIORAMA

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  • 7 Desert Crafts For Kids: How To Make A Clay Cactus Jewelry Holder
  • 8 Desert Craft Ideas | How To Make Egg Carton Cactus
  • Use colored sand to recreate the gorgeous colors of desert landscapes with Desert Sand Art: Hands-on Learning (Colors of the Desert).
How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Finally, look at how to make this desert triorama.

HOW MAKE A DESERT TRIORAMA

You will need:

  • White sand
  • 3 sheets white cardstock
  • Colored chalk
  • School glue
  • Watercolor paint
  • Plastic animals for each desert area
  • You could also use these desert plants for dioramas to create your scene
How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

You could also use these desert plants for dioramas to create your scene.

Start with a sheet of 8×8 cardstock and fold it in half from corner to corner, pressing down the crease.

A craft stick works great for pressing in the crease.

Unfold and then fold it in the opposite direction, pressing down on the crease.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Cut from one corner all the way up the crease to the very center.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Bend the two pieces on either side of the cut inward, laying one over the other and secure with glue, hold in place with something heavy or  pinch with a clothespin until dry.

Repeat 3 times to create 3 different triorama pieces.

DESERT TRIORAMA ABOUT THE GOBI, SAHARA, & ANTARCTICA

Now we are going to paint our skies in each one.

Looking at images of these desserts we found a wide variety of skies from sunrise to sunset. So you can paint each as you see fit.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Allow watercolor to dry and then fold one cut corner over the other and glue into place.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

To keep it really simple we are going to use colored chalk, mica powder, or you can even grind up a cheap eyeshadow from the dollar store to turn white craft sand into a variety of hues to fit each dessert.

Place a few teaspoons of white sand into 2 different bowls, add a little powdered chalk or other colorant in a tan( Gobi)  and then a lighter yellow color (sahara). We will keep some white uncolored for antarctica.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

‘Paint’ a thick layer of school glue onto the base of each of the 3 trioramas and add the colored sand to each, pressing into the glue so that it sticks.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Create dunes, ripples, and mountains by adding more layers of glue and sand to build it up.

Since the Gobi is surrounded by mountain ranges we created sandy mountains in the background of that desert scene.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Gather a small animal to represent each desert or you can use magazine cutouts or  print images to glue in place.

Dab a bit of sparse vegetation onto your deserts using watercolor paint right onto the dried sand.

Set your animals and anything else you would like to add into place in each dessert.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

Create a label for each and add in front of the displays.

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How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

January 4, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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We’re putting together a triorama project all about the Cherokee Culture, using peg dolls, clay and paint to create their environment. Also, look at my pages Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas and free Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning.

Cherokee culture has a long and proud history.

The Cherokee people are one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States, with a population of over 300,000.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Originally from the Southeastern Woodlands, they lived in what is now the southeastern United States.

This area includes parts of present-day Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

In the 1830s, the Cherokee were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the Southeast in a process known as the Trail of Tears.

This forced removal resulted in the deaths of thousands of Cherokee people as well as the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole people.

Despite all that they endured, the Cherokee people have maintained their culture and traditions.

And the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized tribe with over 300,000 citizens and their own government, schools, and healthcare system.

There is so much to learn about the Cherokee.

BOOKS ABOUT THE CHEROKEE FOR KIDS

First, look at these books for kids.

When possible, I add living books to our reading list.

8 Cherokee Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Grab some of these books about the Cherokee to add to your reading list or to a unit study.

Cherokee, Indians of the Mountains

Tells of everyday life in the Cherokee Nation and how it changed with the coming of the white man

Talking Leaves

A work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah’s new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse—practicing witchcraft. What they don’t know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language. 

Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet

The story of one of the great leaders of the Cherokee nation... as well as the fascinating and disturbing story of cultural transformation and subsequent oppressive injustice that ended in The Trail of Tears.

The Apple Tree -- A Modern Day Cherokee Story Told in English & Cherokee (English and Cherokee Edition)

A Cherokee boy plants an apple seed, already seeing the apple tree it is meant to be. But the little apple tree is not so sure. Young and impatient, it begins to doubt its calling after apples fail to appear that first fall. How can the boy convince the tree to give the seasons the time to work their magic? The story is told in English with Cherokee translation, and includes a Cherokee syllabary.

Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival

Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Join Little Wolf and his family as they prepare to celebrate Itse Selu, the harvest festival. As night approaches the village, the magic of anticipation fills the air. The luscious feast, Grandfather's storytelling, and the sacred corn dance weave a magical tapestry of tradition.

The First Strawberries (Picture Puffins)

From an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be. Long ago, the first man and woman quarrelled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat.

Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun: A Cherokee Story

After Possum and Buzzard fail in their attempts to steal a piece of the sun, Grandmother Spider succeeds in bringing light to the animals on her side of the world.

Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and The Trail of Tears

From 1837 to 1838, thousands of Cherokee Indians were marched from their homelands in Georgia to exile in Arkansas by the same white men they has once befriended. The Cherokees journeyed through bitter cold and blazing heat, with little food or water. One out of every four died --- and with them died a culture that had existed for hundreds of years, a civilization that had existed for hundred of years, a civilization that had embraced the white man's ways only to perish through his betrayal. Today, only the names remain of this once great nation.

Here are some facts and a handful of great activities and resources to make this a fun and education packed study for you.

Then we will dive into a giant triorama project.

FACTS ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

Here are some facts and a handful of great activities and resources to make this a fun and education packed study for you.

Then we will dive into a giant triorama project.

Language: The Cherokee language is an Iroquoian language spoken by over 30,000 people. It is one of the most widely spoken Native American languages in the United States.

Religion: The Cherokee people have a complex religious system that includes a belief in a creator god, a pantheon of lesser gods, and a belief in the power of spirits.

Art: Cherokee art is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. Cherokee artists use a variety of materials, including wood, stone, clay, and beads.

Music: Cherokee music is a strong and vibrant tradition. Cherokee songs are often used for storytelling, religious ceremonies, and social gatherings.

Dance: Cherokee dance is a powerful form of expression. It is used to tell stories, celebrate special occasions, and connect with the spirit world.

People: The most famous Cherokee Indian is widely considered to be Sequoya. He was known for inventing the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language that helped their people assimilate with American Society.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Also, look at more Cherokee hands-on activity.

CHEROKEE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Take a look at my lapbook The Trail of Tears 1820 – 1845 Unit Study & Lapbook.
  • Make Cherokee Stickball Sticks, a game that is and was an important cultural tradition.
  • Explore Native American Culture: How to Make a Cherokee Rattle Craft
  • Cherokee Tribe History is a video just over 20 minutes long that paints a picture of the where, when, and how of their history.
  •  Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning.
  • If you want to focus on the most well known of the Cherokee tribe is Sequoyah, Creator of the Cherokee Syllabary, Lesson Plans.

Then look at more triorama ideas.

TRIORAMA IDEAS

  • How to Make an Easy Rainforest Triorama With Kids
  • How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama
  • How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report
  • How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids
  • How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture
  • How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica
  • Amazing Geography Landforms: An Engaging Triorama Tutorial for Kids
  • How to Make a Triorama Teaching the Primary Colors with Dollar Tree Supplies
  • How To Build A Water Habitat Triorama With Kids
  • How to Craft a Stunning Wolf Animal Triorama
  • How to Make a Biome Triorama That Explores Alaska’s Amazing Features
  • How to Make a Native American Triorama Highlighting Tribes in 3 Regions
  • How to Make A Pyramid Diorama For States Of Matter
  • The Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef: An Ecosystem Triorama
How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Finally, look at how to make this giant triorama project about Cherokee culture.

HOW TO MAKE A GIANT TRIORAMA PROJECT ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

You will need:

  • A poster board
  • Wood peg dolls
  • Craft felt
  • Air dry clay
  • Craft paint
How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

First, cut your poster board into a square.

 I have one that is 22×28. I simply cut 6” off one side.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Fold the poster board from corner to corner at an angle like this.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Open and fold the opposite corner, be sure to press clean creases into each.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Cut one of the center creases from the outside edge right up to the center point, the sides on either side of the cut will form your base.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Draw or paint a scene on the triangles above the cut portion.

You can paint and design the background while it’s flat.

Or paint it after it’s glued together

Use a very thin layer of paint so that it dries quickly and doesn’t warp the paper.

Bend the bottom cut portion in and glue one side over top of the other, paint the exposed portion of the bottom to blend into your background.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Paint peg dolls to look like Cherokee people.

Before the influence of Europeans, Cherokee people wore buckskin clothing which included leggings that went past the knee, breechcloths, and moccasins.

The women wore wraparound skirts.

Men decorated their bodies and faces with tribal tattoos and war paint.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Use fine point paint pens or markers to add details. Set aside to dry.

While your paint is drying, use any kind of air-dry clay you like to create the details of your village like fire, homes, etc…

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

 I prefer the model magic because it is super light and very easy to work with.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Allow clay to dry overnight and paint.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Use markers or paint pens to add details like design to your small pots.

Set up your scene and step back to admire your amazing giant triorama.

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How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

January 3, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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The first thing to do before we build this triorama is to pick your favorite story from Greek mythology. Also, look at my pages Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas and Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus.

Or you can just go with a peek into Mount Olympus with a few myths and legends.

You can make a triorama any size you like.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

I thought this one would be a fun one to make into a mini scene, this one stands just 6” at the point.

A triorama is like a diorama.

It can be made in 2 ways.

It can be a 3 dimensional triangle shape made from a single square of cardboard, paper, cardstock, or poster board.

Or you can create 3 sections depending on your needs.

They are a unique way to highlight a scene from a favorite book, movie, an animal’s habitat, or so many other things.

This Brick Greek Myths book was a big hit and provides wonderful inspiration.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Before we begin with our triorama, let’s break down what Greek mythology is.

It is a collection of stories about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.

These stories have been passed down for centuries and are still popular today.

The Greek gods and goddesses were very powerful and had control over different parts of the world.

Zeus was the king of the gods and ruled over the sky.

Poseidon was the god of the sea, and Hades was the god of the underworld.

The gods and goddesses had many adventures and often got themselves into trouble.

They also had many children, some of whom became gods and goddesses themselves.

MOST FAMOUS OF GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES

Next, look at some of the most famous Greek gods and goddesses.

  • Zeus: King of the gods and ruler of the sky
  • Poseidon: God of the sea
  • Hades: God of the underworld
  • Hera: Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
  • Athena: Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts
  • Apollo: God of music, poetry, and healing
  • Artemis: Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and chastity
  • Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure
  • Hermes: Messenger of the gods and god of trade and travel
  • Ares: God of war
How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Also, add some books to your study.

When I can find them, I prefer living books.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY BOOKS FOR KIDS

10 Books for a Fun Greek Mythology Unit Study

You’ll love adding one or two of these resources or books to your homeschool unit study about Greek mythology.

D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths

Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family archive.

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus

Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend.

The Mighty 12: Superheroes of Greek Myth

Meet the most impressive of the gods and goddesses of Olympus-and even a few monsters-and see them revealed for what they really were: ancient superheroes with the power to shift shape, move mountains, and change fate. In this innovative introduction to Greek mythology, energetic poems and dynamic comic book style illustrations create a seamless blend of the ancient and contemporary that depicts the gods in all their super-human glory.

The Greek Mythology Bible: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece | Discover Traditions, Myths, Historic Mortals and Mythical Creatures

This is a good choice for a comprehensive reference source.

Brick Greek Myths: The Stories of Heracles, Athena, Pandora, Poseidon, and Other Ancient Heroes of Mount Olympus

Meet the Greek gods and goddesses as you have never seen them—in LEGO form! Enjoy these fascinating myths, reimagined through elaborate scenes and colorful LEGO bricks in one thousand color photographs!This book shares a unique retelling of some of the most widely known and loved Greek myths, from the stories of Athena, Poseidon, and Pandora to the twelve labors of Hercules.

  • Watch Athena spring from the head of Zeus
  • See Poseidon as he rules the seas with his mighty trident
  • Maintain hope with Pandora as her curiosity gets the best of her
  • Beware the Nemean Lion as Hercules repents for his misdeeds.
  • Be awestruck by the amazing Mount Olympus
  • And much more—all created with LEGO bricks!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster)

The Percy Jackson Series is perfect for independent reading time, it follows the adventures of a young demigod (half mortal, half Greek god) Percy, and his friends.

Greek Myths

From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal).

Under Olivia Coolidge’s skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader.

Clash of the Titans

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus volunteers to lead a daring band of warriors to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash on earth.

Wonder Woman (2017)

Wonder Woman was inspired by Greek Mythology.

Mythical Realms TOOB - 8 Piece Set

Enter a magical Greek realm where creatures, beings, and gods you thought were merely lore come to life! The Mythical Realm Toob includes figurines of a chimera, griffin, phoenix, unicorn, sea dragon, and minotaur, along with Poseidon and a mermaid.

Additionally, look at more activities to with this Greek mythology triorama.

COOL GREEK MYTHOLOGY CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES

  1. Wow what a unique take on a shoebox craft, Theseus and the Minotaur: Ancient Crete Shoebox Craft.
  2. Learn How to Make a Trojan Horse Craft | Fascinating Trojan Horse History, was it myth or reality? Find out!
  3. A good video can be such a wonderful source of knowledge and inspiration, introduce your child to myths with Greek Mythology for Kids | What is mythology? Learn all about Greek mythology.
  4. Make this simple Greek Mythology Inspired Labyrinth Craft to go along with “Basileo and the Labyrinth”
  5. These Silhouette puppets to act out Greek myths are a very unique way to retell the mythical tales of larger than life characters like Hercules, Zeus, Poseidon, and monsters like pegasus, chimera, and minotaur.
  6. Free Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus
  7. Make a Staff of The Gods that changes from the bolt of Zeus to the horn like bi-dent of Hades or Poseidon’s classic trident all in one scepter.
  8. The Kids Greek Mythology Craft: Pandora’s Box Shoebox Craft highlights one of the most known Greek myths about what can happen when curiosity gets the better of you.
  9. A Greek Mythology Medusa Mask is an easy way to recreate the story of the monster Medusa who was believed to turn men into stone with one look.

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  • The Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef: An Ecosystem Triorama

Finally, look at how to make this fun Greek mythology triorama.

HOW TO MAKE A COOL GREEK MYTHOLOGY TRIORAMA

You will need:

  • 2-8.5×8.5” pieces of cardstock
  • scissors
  • Colored pencils/markers
  • Mythical Realm Toob
  • Cotton stuffing
How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

First, fold your paper from corner to corner so that it forms a triangle and press a firm crease along the bend.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Open the paper and fold in the opposite direction and repeat the crease so that there is an x crease across the paper when opened.

Cut along one of these creases just to the center point.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Now you can draw out your backdrop on the two triangles above the cut crease.

Because we wanted to make Mount Olympus, we drew some simple mountains in the background and some Greek temples.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Next, add some details and color with colored pencils, markers, or crayons. You can also cut out some buildings and trees to give some dimension to the backdrop.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Fold either side of the cut corner inward and secure with glue, press firmly to form the base.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Because our triorama was set in Olympus we wanted to make it look as if it was coming out of the clouds.

So, we lightly colored the base a blue green and added cotton stuffing to make it look like clouds.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

Finally, add in your figures that you have chosen to use.

How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids

To add a little more effort to the finished project you can require that your child retell the story they have portrayed or give 5 facts about Greek mythology, etc.

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How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

January 2, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Turn your favorite Shakespeare play into a triorama book report for a unique project. Also, look at my pages Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas and 4 Week Free Shakespeare Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.

Trioramas are an amazing way to show off whatever topic you are learning about.

They are often done for creating a diorama like a scene of an animal in its habitat or something similar.

But they also make a great backdrop for a book report.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

We chose Romeo & Juliet, but you can opt for any of his works you like, giving it a unique design to match the setting and characters.

You can assign this unique style of book report for all of these or even for other popular plays and books.

I will give you a quick rundown on the 3 most popular of Shakespeare’s works, additional activity ideas, and the how to create your own triorama book report.

BOOKS ABOUT SHAKESPEARE

First, look at some of these books about Shakespeare.

6 Books About Shakespeare For Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Add one or two of these books to your unit study or learning day.

A Child's Portrait of Shakespeare (Shakespeare Can Be Fun series)

Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and up.

A Child's Portrait of Shakespeare, written in rhyming couplets is suitable for staging as class plays as well as reading aloud.

Tales from Shakespeare (Wordsworth Children's Classics)

Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb was written to be an 'introduction to the study of Shakespeare', but are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807.

This edition contains the delightful pen-and-ink drawings of Arthur Rackham.

Favorite Tales from Shakespeare

Retellings of the exciting stories of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Hamlet are augmented by full-color illustrations

Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare

Nobody knows exactly when or why William Shakespeare left his boyhood home of Stratford-on-Avon for the great city of London, but it didn't take long for him to make a name for himself. His plays are now performed almost every day in just about every part of the world; even people who've never seen them use words and phrases he introduced into the English language.

How did a man from an unremarkable family create a legacy that the world, even 400 years after his death, has never forgotten? There will always be unsolved mysteries about Shakespeare, but what we do know of his life, his times, and his theater makes for a very dramatic story.

How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare

Ken Ludwig devised his friendly, easy-to-master methods while teaching his own children. Beginning with memorizing short passages from the plays, his technique then instills children with cultural references they will utilize for years to come. Ludwig’s approach includes understanding of the time period and implications of Shakespeare’s diction as well as the invaluable lessons behind his words and stories. Colorfully incorporating the history of Shakespearean theater and society, How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare guides readers on an informed and adventurous journey through the world in which the Bard wrote.

Romeo and Juliet

Joining Bruce Coville's earlier prose adaptations of Shakespeare's plays is this picture book treatment of the Bard's most popular work ever. The tender story of the young star-crossed lovers from warring families, Romeo and Juliet has moved audiences to tears for four hundred years. And Coville tells it in a way that will surely whet the appetite of young audiences, who will then find even greater enjoyment in the original. As with his earlier adaptations, Coville expertly combines his own dramatic language with key lines from the play. Dennis Nolan, who illustrated Coville's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, contributes stunning paintings, including a gatefold of the famous balcony scene. In addition to A Midsummer Night's Dream, which Publishers Weekly called "A first rate entree to the Bard," Coville also retold The Tempest and Macbeth. Of the latter, School Library Journal said, "Coville's muscular sentences, full of dramatic word choices, make this a good read-aloud." Both Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream were honored as ALA Quick Picks for Young Adults.

And look at these other trioramas.

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Next, look at some of these works of Shakespeare.

3 POPULAR WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE

This play is a tragic love story about two young people from feuding families who fall in love at first sight.

ROMEO AND JULIET

The story is set in Verona, Italy. And it tells the story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. Romeo and Juliet are from two families who have been feuding for generations.

Despite their families’ hatred for each other, Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly marry.

Their love is forbidden. They must keep their relationship a secret from their families.

However, their love is doomed from the start, and they eventually take their own lives rather than live without each other.

Romeo and Juliet explores a number of important themes, including: The power of love, the dangers of prejudice and hatred, the importance of family, the consequences of rash decisions

It is a timeless story of love, loss, and tragedy.

The characters are relatable and interesting, and the themes are relevant to teens’ lives. Romeo and Juliet is also a great way for teens to learn about Shakespeare’s writing and the Elizabethan era.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is full of humor, romance, and adventure, and it tells the story of four young lovers who find themselves caught up in a magical forest on a midsummer night.

The story begins with Hermia and Lysander, two young lovers who are forbidden from being together by Hermia’s father. They decide to run away together. And they are followed into the forest by Demetrius, Hermia’s former love interest, and Helena, Demetrius’s current love interest.

Once in the forest, the four lovers are caught up in a magical world of fairies and elves.

The fairy king, Oberon, and the fairy queen, Titania, are having a fight, and they use their magic to play tricks on the lovers. The lovers are confused and enchanted. Too, they fall in and out of love with each other.

In the end, Oberon and Titania resolve their fight, and the lovers are reunited. The play ends with a wedding and a celebration.

It explores a number of important themes, including: the power of love, the dangers of jealousy, the importance of forgiveness, and the nature of dreams.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

It is a funny, romantic, and exciting play with a lot of magic and adventure. The characters are relatable and interesting, and the themes are relevant to teens’ lives. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also a great way for teens to learn about Shakespeare’s writing and the Elizabethan era.

JULIUS CAESAR

Julius Caesar is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays, and it’s a great introduction to Shakespeare for teens. The play is full of action, adventure, and political intrigue, and it tells the story of one of the most famous assassinations in history.

The story is set in ancient Rome. It tells the story of a group of conspirators who plot to assassinate Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator. Caesar is a powerful and popular leader, but he is also ambitious and ruthless. The conspirators believe that Caesar is a threat to Rome’s democracy, and they are determined to stop him.

Julius Caesar explores a number of important themes, including the dangers of ambition, the importance of loyalty, and the nature of power. The play is also a reminder that even the most

Teens will love Julius Caesar because it is a fast-paced and exciting play with a lot of action and adventure. The characters are relatable and interesting, and the themes are relevant to teens’ lives.

Julius Caesar is also a great way for teens to learn about Roman history and culture.

Also, look at more activities to go along with this Shakespeare triorama book report.

TRIORAMA BOOK REPORT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • 4 Week Free Shakespeare Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas
  • Introduce Shakespeare with a Free Escape Room
  • How To Teach Your Homeschooled Children Shakespeare
  • Shakespeare Mixed Media Art Project
  • Shakespeare Unit Study Starters
  • It’s a Bard Knock Life: DIY Shakespearean Collar
  • Amazing Globe Theatre model!
  • How to Draw William Shakespeare

Finally, look at how to make this book report.

AMAZING SHAKESPEARE TRIORAMA BOOK REPORT

You will need:

  • 12×12 color or patterned cardstock
  • White cardstock
  • Craft paint/paint brushes
  • Printed pages of Shakespeare quotes
How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

First, fold cardstock from corner to corner and press the seam tightly.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Unfold and fold it again across the opposite corner.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Open the cardstock and cut up one of the corner creases all the way to the center.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Before we glue the triorama into place it is easiest to draw the design on the backdrop, you can paint or color it before folding or after.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Bend the creases so that one side of the cut flap slides under the other, glue in place.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

To create a fun backdrop we typed up some of our favorite Shakespeare quotes.

Then we printed and ripped them into strips as if they were torn from the pages of his play.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Glue them down onto the backdrop of the triorama.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

The final piece is to draw out your characters and props on white cardstock, color them in if you wish or leave them as sketches.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Cut each one out, like you would a paper doll but leave a ½” long strip across the bottom.

How to Make an Amazing Shakespeare Triorama Book Report

Fold the strip under and glue it into place on your scene.

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How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

January 1, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a unique project for you today, an animal habitat triorama, to showcase 3 different types. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas.

Surely you know what a diorama is, but have you ever had your children make a triorama?

It is the same basic principle as a diorama, but it gives you three different sections to work in.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

This is a great activity to compare and contrast the differences in whatever your topic is.

Dioramas and trioramas can be adapted for preschoolers through high school teens.

And they are a wonderful hands-on activity that can be used for most subjects and topics of interest.

For today’s activity, we are doing a land, sea, and water animal triorama to learn about their various habitats.

The 8 major habitats are polar, tundra, evergreen forests, seasonal forests, grasslands, deserts, tropical rainforests, and oceans.

You can let your child choose which 3 habitats they highlight and which creature for each one.

Our animal habitat triorama consisted of ocean/coral reef for our sea turtle in the water.

The rainforest in the canopy for our cockatoo in the sky.

And woodlands for our fox on the land.

ALL ABOUT ANIMAL HABITATS

Animals live in all sorts of different places, called habitats.

Their habitat provides them with everything they need to survive, like food, water, shelter, and a place to raise their young.

Some animals live in forests, which are like big, green jungles.

 Forests are home to many kinds of animals, like deer, squirrels, bears, and owls.

Other animals live in grasslands, which are like big, open fields.

Grasslands are home to animals like lions, zebras, elephants, and giraffes.

Deserts are hot, dry places where animals like camels, snakes, and scorpions live.

Tundra is a cold, snowy place where animals like polar bears, caribou, and Arctic foxes live.

Oceans are home to all sorts of sea creatures, like fish, whales, dolphins, and sharks.

Animals have adapted to living in their specific habitats.

For example, polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm in the cold Arctic tundra.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Camels have long legs and wide feet to help them walk through the desert sand.

Marine mammals like whales and seals have streamlined bodies to help them move through water efficiently.

AMAZING RESOURCES FOR YOUR ANIMAL HABITAT TRIORAMA

First watch, All About Habitats: Kids’ Guide to Tundra, Deserts, Grasslands, Forests, and More to help your child better understand the different habitats.

Water

Freshwater habitats are rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, swamps, wetlands, bogs and lagoons.

Marine Habitats include oceans, seas and coral reefs.

  • Ocean Anatomy
  • The Big Book of Blue
  • Ocean Creatures
  • Great Lakes Animals

Land

Terrestrial habitats (or where creatures live on land) include forests, deserts, grasslands, mountain, tundra and polar ice.

  • The Big Book of Beasts
  • Nature Anatomy
  • Rainforest Animals
  • Desert Creatures

Sky

An aerial habitat is a type of habitat that exists in the air, this would include birds, insects, and bats and would be within all of the other habitats.

  • The Big Book of Birds
  • An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
  • Bird Figures

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Next, look at these fun animal habitat activities to try.

MORE ANIMAL HABITAT ACTIVITIES TO TRY

  • Fun Arctic Habitat Diorama and Fascinating Facts About Walruses
  • Take a look at two very different habitats with the Arctic Animals & Forest Animals: Comparing Animal Habitats.
  • Awesome Serengeti African Savanna Fun Facts | Free Color By Number
  • Enjoy some Hands-on Learning on Animal Habitats for Preschool.
  • See my How To Make A Shoebox Toucan Habitat Diorama With Waterfall for a different style of display like the triorama.
  • Fun Hands-On Bee Activities for Kids Make a Mason Bee Habitat
  • Free Color By Number Penguin And Penguins Antarctica Habitat
  • Learn how animals hide within their habitat with these 8 Animal Camouflage Activities and Resources & Fun Camouflage Art
  • The Wonders of Nature: Free Color by Number Sloth Rainforest Habitat Page
  • 5 Easy Bat Stem Activities and Create a STEM Bat Habitat
  • Simplify and highlight just one habitat by following the tutorial on How to Make an Easy Wetlands Paper Plate Habitat Diorama.
How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Finally, look at how to make this fun animal habitat triorama.

HOW TO MAKE A WATER, LAND, AND SKY ANIMAL HABITAT TRIORAMA

You will need:

  • Three paper plates
  • Scissors
  • Land, sea, and water plastic animal figure
  • Craft paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Construction paper, rocks, twigs,
How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

First fold your paper plate in half and press across the crease to get a sharp fold.

Open the paper plate and repeat folding it in half in the opposite direction.

You’re going to want to do this three times.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Along the lines cut from the edge of the paper plate to the center.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Bend your paper plate so that the cut section has the two flaps laid one on top of the other, repeat with all three plates.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Then, hot glue your folded plates back to back.

Do this on a hard surface so that the bottom is fairly flat and level.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Now use paint or markers or crayons to color each section to resemble the water and land.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Allow paint to dry.

The next step is to start adding a little more detail to each section.

You can do this by cutting or tearing shapes out of construction paper, cotton balls, for clouds, additional paint, details, small rocks, and small twigs, etc., the skies the limit.

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

I like to use whatever we have on hand for this project so that means we gathered rocks and twigs from the yard,

How to Make a Water, Land, and Sky Animal Habitat Triorama

Once you have everything glued into place, just add your land and water animal into the proper section and your triorama is ready for display.

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