Tell It Again! Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY

Next, have each student cut a piece of white construction paper
about eight inches by five inches. Glue or tape the paper over
the top of the painted cartons—after they are thoroughly dry—to
create the canvas cover. Then have students cut out four small
circles from the black or brown construction paper for the wagon’s
wheels, and glue them to the dried, painted cartons. Explain to
students that they will want to have most of the wheel attached to
the wagon’s body for stability.
You may also wish to have students create from modeling clay the
types of farm animals the pioneer families brought with them on
their journeys west. Encourage students to use domain vocabulary
in their dialogue as they create their wagon train. Have students
discuss where their wagon train is going, what they packed in
the wagons for the trip, what sights they might see, and what
difficulties they might face.
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