Her character was Betsy Ross..yes, someone crafty, right? A book was sent home and although it was a bit tough for Ella to read, we did it. She did some research online and filled out the book report information. She was to fill out an initial sheet on Betsy Ross (when was she born, write 3 interesting facts about her childhood, what made her famous, etc) and then in school, they would write that report.
But the most exciting part was that she got to make a model of anything representing this character. In my mind, I figured a paper plate as a face and then a flag. Well, you know Jason wasn't having that!
On Saturday morning, Ella and Jason worked for over 2 hours on the lifesize Betsy Ross. As her teacher said, who knew Betsy Ross was a WNBA player?
Jason fitted Betsy's clothes but ella painted a color and cuffs while spray painting the boots. We draped an American Flag over her legs and her hair was complete with my wig from the Halloween I went as the Octomom.
Her project was due Tuesday but thinking we couldn't fit Betsy in the car in the morning with the other kids. Jason and Ella took Betsy in Monday after school and propped her in the corner. Pretty sure the custodian probably jumped seeing her in the corner :)
The first step of Betsy
Ode to Betsy :)
After Betsy came home, then what do we do with her?
Well, let's beat her up...why not?
Betsy stood strong but eventually lost. Such a fun project for all!
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Nothing tops a beat-up Betsy holding a flag!!
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