Coat of Arms

Having read The Phantom Tollbooth, the kids learned about something called A Coat of Arms, also known as a family crest. Each Coat of Arms is specific to a unique family, and is carried through generations of that family until present day. The students had a chance to make their own Coat of Arms today, and so far they are lovely.

To create a Coat of Arms, you must choose symbols and colors, all of which have specific meanings. The color red, for example, means "warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity."

Each person chose three things to add to their coat, which identified their family and themselves in some way. I believe they truly enjoy the art projects, because they are always so beautifully colored and drawn. I think we have a slew of budding artists in the classroom!