Mosaic Box Craft Kits

Description
Mosaic tile designs were found in ancient cultures such as Rome, Greece, Mesopotamia, Turkey, Syria; even the Mayans created art from bits of colored stones. These are not grouted tile designs like we know today, but tightly fitted cut stones. The artist created depth with varying shades of natural stone. When you study ancient history, your students can have a go at creating a design using this same technique. Talk about hands-on history! Each kit has all you need to make the image shown. These are real stones cut by real mosaic artists in Tunisia. Includes a wood frame with the design printed inside, glue (plain old white glue), a wee pottery dish for dipping, simple instructions, and the cut stones themselves. I would want to sort the stones by color first. Simply dip (in the glue pot) and stick. Use a tweezer-type tool if you don’t like glue on your fingers. Match the stones to the printed image in the frame. Once dry, you are done. The finished mosaic stays nicely in its frame. Display your piece from the hanger on the back, or perhaps on a lovely easel, or lean one on a bookshelf. You decide. Enjoy creating your very own artifact! Adult supervision recommended. The stones are small, averaging about .25” across and just a bit deeper. 
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.