Native American Names

We have started our final social studies unit of the year: Native Americans.  We kicked off the unit by learning about Native American names.  Their names may tell about what the person does well or wants to do, something that may have happened on the day of their birth, or something else that has specific meaning to the person.  With some input from the students, I created a Native American name and symbol for them.  We had a naming ceremony in which their names were explained.  They then chose to name me, "Teaching Owl" and Mrs. Ellis, "Calm Grass".