Before I do this activity, I read a book that helps students learn about Native Americans. It focuses on the different types of houses that they used to live in. It might be kind of hard to find this book since I got it many years ago. The book is called, The Very First Americans, by Cara Ashrose. I'm sure that you can find another book that will work just as well if you can't find this one.
The directions for making the Tortilla Teepee are very easy. I've included them here for you to look at, but I've also included them as a free resource for you.
Tortilla Teepee
1. Give students a paper plate and have them write their names on it.
2. Give students half a tortilla.
3. Have them use symbols to design their teepee with markers. Simple designs work best!
4. Form the half tortilla into a cone, overlapping slightly and leaving a little opening at the top, about a ½ inch.
5. Secure the overlap with a toothpick.
6. Give students 3 pretzels and have them dip the ends in frosting. Then have them insert the pretzels into the top opening.
I've made the directions and the student page with the American Indian symbols page available for you in PDF form. Students use this page to design their teepees. There is also a paper pattern if you would rather not use tortillas.
You can visit my TPT Store to view this product.
Here is the link to the Teepee Art Freebie
I hope that you enjoy this resource.
You can also watch this YouTube video if you want to see how it is done.
Another fun activity you might want to try is my STEM Activity - Build a Native American House.
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