[Repost from Gowanda Central School District Facebook Page]
Language is so much more than just words – it’s the culture we carry and the traditions we wear! Our Seneca language students are proving that this week by trading their notebooks for needles and thread.
When Ms. Seneca reached the clothing unit in her curriculum, she and the Director of the Title VI Education Program Ms. Golden had a brilliant brainstorm: instead of just talking about regalia, why not actually MAKE it?
The classroom was buzzing with focus today as students moved from practicing stitches on paper to crafting the real deal. The girls are sewing beautiful traditional skirts and bags while the boys are hard at work on breechcloths and custom designs!
A huge shoutout to Lorraine, who officially became the first student to finish her skirt this year! Seeing these intro skills turn into wearable heritage is what project-based learning is all about. From the first stitch to the final product, these students are connecting with their history in the most hands-on way possible.
Tradition isn’t just taught – it’s made.
