Native American Heritage bento box

On August 3, 1990, President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, thereafter commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. The bill read in part that “the President has authorized and requested to call upon Federal, State and local Governments, groups and organizations and the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities”. As a teacher I make a point to introduce students to the true heritage of America. We are fortunate to live in a country where many cultures are celebrated (Wikipedia).

This Bento box Was inspired by Eclectic Lamb. I researched online to find markings Native American markings and used it to write on sugar cookies. For the Wampum belt, My granddaughter does not like beans, do I tried to place as little as possible. Sides included in this lunch was Poppable chips Embellished with a feather cutout of cheese. Arrows were drawn on top of chocolate pudding.

Teepee: chicken salad sandwich was created using whole wheat tortilla and decorated with edible marker

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