Second grade students learned about the Huichol people of Mexico. The Huichol people are known for their colorful Yarn painting and elaborate Beadwork. Many of the Huichol Yarn Paintings contain symbols that are related to their lives. The sun is a popular symbol within the art of the Huichol people. Students started by painting a paper plate with metallic paint. Next the students started added yarn using glue and a Popsicle stick tool. The students traced the circular indentation in the plate as a guide. Students continued adding yarn until the sun is filled making sure to not leave space between each row of yarn. The students then create rays and add bead in each. The spaces in between the rays are then cut out.