2nd Grade: Henna Hands

In 2nd grade we talked about henna: what it is, where it comes from, what it is used for, and how long it stays on the body. 

I showed them various images of henna. I also printed out, cut, and laminated many images which were used as visual references for the kids as they drew. The first day, they traced at least 4 of their hands, drew different henna designs, and outlined it in permanent marker.  Then they took liquid glue and traced their hands to make a barrier.  The next day, they used watercolor to paint their background, making sure to avoid their hands.  The glue strip helped keep the paint out.  While the paint was still wet, I came around with salt, which created a unique texture.