The story should include animals, as well as a beginning, middle and end. There should be a problem that needs to be resolved. Have your class decide what the problem should be, who is involved in solving the problem, and how the problem is resolved. Teachers can help their students brainstorm by writing their ideas on the board or a large pad of paper. Once ideas are collected, students can write their story in book form.
Some students can be the writers and others can be the illustrators.
The Choctaw were known for their skills at weaving baskets of all sizes. Cut a piece of cardboard made to fit in the bottom of the basket. Cover the cardboard with a piece of fabric. Make a handle from the leftover pieces of weaving material and staple or glue to the sides of the basket.