A Better Hockey Sweater - AWS
Group Based, Crafts Ages 6-12 15-20 minutes
A Better Hockey Sweater Description Who will design the new uniforms for the manager’s hockey team?
Materials
Colouring markers, crayons, pencils Photocopies of the hockey uniform template Scrap paper Flip chart or chalk board
Preparation Print and photocopy the hockey uniform template [Link].
Implementation 1. Select a volunteer to be the manager of the new hockey team. 2. Break up the rest of the group into teams of designers. 3. The manager addresses the designers telling them what the hockey uniform will look like. 4. Some details the manager may suggest (prompting may help): Name of the team and the city or country it represents Imagery the logo may include Favourite colours Personality of the team (e.g. cool, funny, proud) Things that they definitely don’t want to see in the uniform 5. The designers may ask questions as they take notes. 6. The designers are given time to design and create the uniforms (they will be designing “Home” and “Away” versions) using the template and the colouring markers, crayons, and pencils. Extra templates or scrap paper may be provided.
7. When the designers are done, the uniform designs are displayed. The manager should not be watching as they are posted to prevent any bias. 8. The manager is given time to review the designs, saying what he/she likes or don’t like. Finally, the manager makes a choice and the winning design earns the designing team the “contract.” 9. Variations: Instead of hockey uniforms, design other sport uniforms or other clothing.
Book Suggestions Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe by Deborah Blumenthal Maker Projects For Kids Who Love Fashion by Sarah Levete
A Better Hockey Sweater Description Who will design the new uniforms for the manager’s hockey team?
Materials
Colouring markers, crayons, pencils Photocopies of the hockey uniform template Scrap paper Flip chart or chalk board
Preparation Print and photocopy the hockey uniform template [Link].
Implementation 1. Select a volunteer to be the manager of the new hockey team. 2. Break up the rest of the group into teams of designers. 3. The manager addresses the designers telling them what the hockey uniform will look like. 4. Some details the manager may suggest (prompting may help): Name of the team and the city or country it represents Imagery the logo may include Favourite colours Personality of the team (e.g. cool, funny, proud) Things that they definitely don’t want to see in the uniform 5. The designers may ask questions as they take notes. 6. The designers are given time to design and create the uniforms (they will be designing “Home” and “Away” versions) using the template and the colouring markers, crayons, and pencils. Extra templates or scrap paper may be provided.
7. When the designers are done, the uniform designs are displayed. The manager should not be watching as they are posted to prevent any bias. 8. The manager is given time to review the designs, saying what he/she likes or don’t like. Finally, the manager makes a choice and the winning design earns the designing team the “contract.” 9. Variations: Instead of hockey uniforms, design other sport uniforms or other clothing.
Book Suggestions Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe by Deborah Blumenthal Maker Projects For Kids Who Love Fashion by Sarah Levete
