5/19 1st and 2nd Grade

Hello 1st and 2nd Graders,

Today we will be starting our cardboard salmon project. I know you have been learning all about the lifecycle of salmon and today we will be focusing on the spawning stage. If you look at the chart above you can see how different the salmon look at each stage of their life. Study the photo below of a spawning salmon before we get started.

Salmon Instructions (SafeShare link)

Supplies:

-cardboard salmon cutout

-red and green paint

-water cup

-paint brush

-pencil

Instructions:

Gather supplies and watch the video above for details on painting our spawning salmon today. Keep your salmon in a safe place to dry and we will add more details next week.

I can't wait to see what you create!

💜

Melissa

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