Teacher Guide for Online Pysanky
Learn to Write Pysanky the traditional way with beeswax and dyes for Teachers, Parents and Students
syllabus created by pysanky expert Joan Brander
artist • author • instructor • lecturer
proudly presented by Baba's Beeswax – Discover the Magic of Pysanky
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Partners in Education – Online Teaching
Baba's Beeswax has partnered with teachers, students (children and adults alike), and parents by providing a ready-made teaching guide on pysanky.
Like you, we know that learning pysanky integrates with multicultural and language arts, social studies, math and science for all grade levels K to 12. Whether you're a seasoned educator
or are looking for a new and entertaining activity, this new teaching aid by pysanky expert Joan Brander is chock full of at-home learning resources. It includes some of our own personal
teaching aids developed over 35 years, videos, audio files, and resources.
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One option to share this by videoconference is to have Baba's Beeswax send customized Student Kits of just the essentials to you or to each student. The Student Kit is $19.99 and contains
1 beeswax block, 1 size medium kistka, and 4 egg dyes (yellow, orange, red and black). Additional supplies for other members of a family can also be ordered, if desired.
On this page:
1. Course Outline
2. Lesson Plan
3. Reading and/or Handouts
4. Activities and Printables for Kids
5. Access to Resources for Teachers, Students, and Parents
6. Peer Review and References
7. Validation
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Student Kit from Baba's Beeswax |
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 Course
Outline
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| Title |
Learn to Write Pysanky the Traditional Way with Beeswax and Dyes |
| Total Hours |
2 |
| Delivery Type |
Online or Lecture |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Description |
Students will learn how to make Ukrainian Easter Eggs at home during school closures using the traditional wax resist technique. They will also learn Ukrainian words
relating to these colourful eggs and how to pronounce them correctly. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- describe what pysanky are
- identify the origin of pysanky
- identify specialty tools used for pysanky
- identify and pronounce Ukrainian words associated with the activity (pysanky, pysanka, kistka)
- use specialty tools
- use candles and melted beeswax safely
- identify common materials used for pysanky
- describe and demonstrate the wax-resist technique
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| Assessment/Evaluation |
At the discretion of teacher and/or parent |
| Teaching Resources |
Watch
the video Learn to Write Pysanky the Traditional Way with Beeswax and Dyes for Teacahers and Students ©2020 on our YouTube channel.
eBook Pysanky 4 Fun : A Collection of Trilingual Activities 4 Kids - by J Brander. Seven trilingual activity sheets in English, French and Ukrainian in one compact
publication. ©2018 More info including activities in this
book
 Download
a printer-friendly Student Handout for Pysanky, Learn to make pysanky – Ukrainian Egg Decorating 4 Fun, with information on how
the pysanka was made, how to protect and display it, and a practice page for designs and symbols.
Pysanky Workshop Visual Aids - by J. Brander. A picture says a thousand words! These placards will enhance your learning environment
when teaching the steps to make pysanky. ©2022 ISBN 978-1-897253-63-2. More info including topics
in this visual aid
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| Required Tools and Materials |
Specialized tools available from Baba's Beeswax
Common items from home
- eggs – empty or raw
- a candle (taper preferred to tea lights)
- a pencil
- kleenex tissue
- paper towels
- vinegar to prepare pysanky dyes
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| Course Development |
Created by pysanky expert, Joan Brander |
| Date |
April 10, 2020 |
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Lesson
Plan
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Students will use the language of symbolism in color and design to create a story on an egg. Symbols are repeated to create a design. This Lesson Plan introduces a geometric star, with
eight points, which is one of the oldest traditional Ukrainian designs. It's called a "star rosette". The variety of interpretation of the star rosette has no limits.
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Lesson Plan for Teachers – by J. Brander ©2006, a guide for elementary grades to be used with Student Practice Sheet; features background, defined terms, instructions,
diagrams.
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Student Certificate of Achievement – full colour certificates with place for student name, teacher signature and date, describes the technique, tools used, how to protect
and display, a legend of pysanky and more. 8-1/2" x 11".
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Reading
and/or Handouts
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Raw Eggs vs Empty Eggshells – Tips and Hints from Joan Brander ©2023, compares the properties of two types of eggs to use.
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Fire Safety Guidelines for Using Candles when Writing Pysanky – ©2023, guidelines for everyone who writes pysanky using a candle and traditional kistka.
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Activities
and Printables for Kids
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eBook Pysanky 4 Fun : A Collection of Trilingual Activities 4 Kids – by pysanky expert Joan Brander. Compiles various trilingual activity sheets
into one compact publication. These Activity Sheets were previously downloaded or ordered individually. Teachers can photocopy for classroom use to enhance and enliven instruction
on pysanky. Activities include:
- Symbols and Their Meanings (English)
- On s'amuse avec Pysanky (French)
- Pihsahnkih dlya Zadovolennya (Ukrainian)
- Pysanky Party to colour
- Scrambled Pysanky Egg Words
- What would Guy Kistka say? write a story
- Crossword Puzzle of pysanky terms learned
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Access
to Resources for Teachers, Students, and Parents
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 Link
to babasbeeswax.com for supplies, kits, books, resources and free handouts.
Link
to What are pysanky and how are they made? to learn about
pysanky.
 Listen
to Pysanka Power Podcast by pysanky expert Joan Brander cover the history, legends and symbolism of pysanky. On the practical side, there's tools and techniques, hints, tips and
DIY projects to talk about. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Watch
our YouTube channel for Pysanky How To's and DIY, Book Previews, Fun Stuff and more.
Link
to YouTube video from Euromaidan Press – How to make Ukrainian pysanka Easter eggs.
Link
to wikipedia - pysanka.
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| Peer
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Read Reference Letter #1
Read Reference Letter #2
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Reference Letter #3
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| Validation |
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Pysanka expert Joan Brander is an artist, author, instructor and lecturer who is at the forefront of preserving one of the great traditions of all time. Since learning the age-old tradition
that was passed down through the generations from her grandmother whom she called "Baba", she has been passionate about advancing the culture and history of pysanky. She loves
sharing her skills and knowledge and has been teaching Ukrainian egg decorating to kids of all ages since 1991.
An ancient legend says that as long as pysanky are being made, evil shall not prevail over good in the world. Joan is committed to saving the world . . . . one pysanka at a time.
Link to Pysanky Expert Joan
Brander to learn about her passion, accomplishments, media attention and more.
Link to Contact and Connect With Us to get
in touch with her.
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