Let’s create a single or an entire village of Eskimo peg doll people with just a little paint, felt, and pipe cleaners. Also, look at my Arctic and Inuit Unit Study Free Lapbook & Hands-On Ideas.
Also, I will include an array of books, videos, and more hands-on activities to create a fun and educational unit.
But first let’s learn more about the arctic people more commonly known as Eskimos and their way of life.
Eskimos, also known as Inuit, are a group of indigenous people who live in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Siberia.
They have adapted to the cold, snowy climate and have a rich culture and traditions.
They traditionally live in igloos, which are dome-shaped houses made from blocks of ice or snow.
Igloos keep Eskimos warm and protected from the wind and cold.
Eskimos wear thick, warm clothing made from animal skins.
For example, animal skins are caribou or seal. They also wear fur boots called mukluks to keep their feet warm.
And they eat a diet that is high in protein and fat, which helps them stay warm.
They eat a lot of fish, meat, and blubber (which is the fatty layer under the skin of whales and seals).
Their main method of transportation is dogsleds to travel across the snow and ice.
They also use kayaks, which are small boats made from animal skins, to travel on the water.
Eskimos have a rich culture and traditions.
They are known for their storytelling, music, and dance. They also have many festivals and celebrations throughout the year.
Many Eskimos still live a traditional lifestyle, but others have moved to towns and cities. They continue to face many struggles, such as climate change and the loss of their traditional lands.
But they are resilient people and work to preserve their culture and traditions in the midst of these modern times.
BOOKS ABOUT THE INUIT
Next, look at these books about the Eskimo.
We try to read living books when we can find them.
12 Arctic Books about People & Animals of the Arctic
Studying about the region of the Arctic is a fascinating topic. Grab some of these books about life in the Arctic and animals of the Arctic.
How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included for aspiring young snow scientists!
This arctic adaptation of “This is the House that Jack Built” follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” Not only is the rhythmic, cumulative prose good for early readers; it is a pure delight to read aloud. The “For Creative Minds” section helps children learn how these animals live in the cold, icy arctic region.
This Incredible Planet series provides young readers with interesting information about the Earth’s most fascinating creatures.
Beautiful color photography makes each animal come to life. Learn about the Arctic fox’s habitat, diet, breeding, lifespan, behavior, threats, and so much more!
A wonderful winter book for kids from the author and illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series, now in paperback! Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Rainforest, and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this volume takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world of animals living under the snow.
Read and find out about how animals cope with winter in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Introduce kids to basic science ideas as part of discussions about the seasons and animals.
Have you ever seen a butterfly in the snow? Probably not. Butterflies can't survive cold weather, so when winter comes, many butterflies fly to warmer places. They migrate. Woodchucks don't like cold weather either, but they don't migrate; they hibernate. Woodchucks sleep in their dens all winter long. How do these and other animals handle the cold and snow of winter?
Read and find out in the proven winner Animals in Winter!
This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades.
Today’s Arctic communities have all the comforts of modern living. Yet the Inuit survived in this harsh landscape for hundreds of years with nothing but the land and their own ingenuity. Join authors Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald as they explore the amazing innovations of traditional Inuit and how their ideas continue to echo around the world. Some inventions are still familiar to us: the one-person watercraft known as a kayak still retains its Inuit name. Other innovations have been replaced by modern technology: slitted snow goggles protected Inuit eyes long before sunglasses arrived on the scene. Andother ideas were surprisingly inspired: using human-shaped stone stacks (Inunnguat) to trick and trap caribou. Many more Inuit innovations are explored here, including: • Dog sleds • Shelter • Clothing • Kids’ stuff • Food preservation • Medicine. In all, more than 40 Inuit items and ideas are showcased through dramatic photos and captivating language. From how these objects were made, to their impact on contemporary culture, The Inuit Thought of It is a remarkable catalogue of Inuit invention.
Tiny Animals Figures Party: 18 PCS Package include orca, walrus, white owl, reindeer, husky, 2pcs seal, 2pcs beluga whale, 2pcs arctic wolf, 2pcs arctic fox, 2pcs arctic rabbit, 2pcs polar bear figurines and igloo model.
Who Are The Eskimos is perfect for early to middle elementary students and makes a great addition to your library.
“A treat for middle-graders of an ecological bent.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic. In the winter, it is a cold and barren land, where few animals can survive. But when spring comes, it attracts animals from every corner of the earth. This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the resilient wildlife and barren, beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle, tracing the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild.Back matter includes additional information about the arctic, a glossary, and an index.
When you live in the Arctic in winter, everything is a shade of white. A young girl looks around her home in the Arctic and sees only white, white, white...but one day her grandfather takes her on a journey through the tundra. And at the end of their cold walk across the ice, they find something special that brings color into their world.
In 1893, Fridjtof Nansen set sail in the Fram, a ship specially designed and built to be frozen into the polar ice cap, withstand its crushing pressures, and travel with the sea’s drift closer to the North Pole than anyone had ever gone before. Experts said such a ship couldn't be built and that the voyage was tantamount to suicide. This brilliant first-person account, originally published in 1897, marks the beginning of the modern age of exploration. Nansen vividly describes the dangerous voyage and his 15-month-long dash to the North Pole by sledge. Farthest North is an unforgettable tale and a must-read for any armchair explorer.
Can you imaging living in a place where it's so cold your breath turns instantly into tiny ice crystals that glitter in the sun? Where temperatures can drop fifty degrees below zero and even lower and the sun only comes out for a few hours per day? In This Place Is Cold readers will learn how people and animals survive in Alaska's ferocious cold, and how because of global warming this region is now in trouble. Vicki Cobb and Barbara Lavallee travelled the world together to research this groundbreaking geography series, that is now updated and redesigned to appeal to today's readers.
Next, look at some other crafts and activities to go with the Eskimo peg doll.
OTHER INUIT CRAFTS TO GO WITH THE ESKIMO PEG DOLL
Check out my Inuit of the Arctic: How Animals Survive Harsh Winters Fun Blubber Activity to go deeper into how arctic animals can withstand the cold.
If you are going to focus more on the animals or at least include Winter Craft Ideas for Kids Animals in Winter Fun Snow Slime
Watch Arctic Native Americans to learn more about the people, land, customs, and more.
If you want to study more about Inuit, the classic Julie of the Wolves Free Hands-on Arctic Unit Study is a great way to immerse yourself in the life of a girl living alone in the wilderness in the traditional way.
Who knew a basic wooden spoon could make such a cute DIY Wooden Spoon Eskimo Craft and Igloo Craft?
7 Easy Arctic Animals Crafts And A Narwhal Printable Packet
Arctic Winter Animal Craft Ideas: Make Your Own Felt Puppets
Make this Sugar Cube Igloo to go along with today’s Eskimo Peg Doll tutorial for a super cute playset sure to keep them busy.
Arctic Region Salt Dough Map + Free Map Flag Printable
Keep it simple but adorable with an Eskimo Craft With Paper Plate idea, what a sweet little face peering out of the fur.
How to Make Wooden Peg Easy Arctic Animal Crafts
Finally, look at how to make an Eskimo peg doll.
HOW TO MAKE ESKIMO PEG DOLLS
You will need:
- Unfinished wood peg dolls
- Paint/paint pens
- Craft felt
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun/sticks
First, paint the head and torso of your wooden peg dolls a darker shade of tan. Set aside to dry.
While you are waiting for the paint to dry you can begin making the warm clothing.
Cut a small half circle out of felt, measure it by wrapping around the head, this will become their hood.
Next cut a small rectangle of felt for the coat, measure it with the same tool, simply wrap it around the body and trim it to fit so it overlaps just a bit.
Hot glue pipe cleaner all around the edge for fur.
If you want a younger child to be able to create this on their own you can also use a strong tacky glue as well, it will just take longer to dry but no worries about burns.
Once your paint is dry on the peg doll you can use paint markers to add on features.
Allow this to dry thoroughly.
Add a little glue to the back of the head and press the hood into it, wrap it around, using the wire in the pipe cleaner to form and shape it.
Secure the sides with additional glue.
Overlap the hood with the rectangle you cut and secure to the body with glue, overlapping the front of the coat.
Repeat the process as many times as you like to create a couple, a whole family, or an entire village of Eskimo peg doll people.
Add a piece of white felt for snow and some plastic arctic animals and they are ready for eager imaginations.
