当传统扎染遇上英语表达，当手工创作碰撞学科知识，会擦出怎样的火花？近日，我校一楼小报告厅变身创意工坊，初二年级 “染韵英文・手工创趣”Tie-dye workshop DIY 活动在此如期开展。90 分钟里，学子们在文化认知、动手实践与英文表达中沉浸式体验，解锁跨学科学习的无限乐趣。

文化导入：在英文语境里读懂扎染的 “前世今生”

活动伊始，余琼老师以英文讲解结合精心制作的 PPT 开启文化之旅。“Tie-dye started in ancient China over 1,000 years ago...” 随着生动的历史图片与英文解说，学生们了解到扎染从中国古代走向全球时尚的发展脉络，还认识了 “tie-dye（扎染）、pattern（图案）、fold（折叠）” 等核心英文词汇。

随后，一段 3 分钟的英文扎染步骤视频缓缓播放，放缓的语速、清晰的画面，让学生们直观观察到 “fold”“twist” 等动作的实际应用，为后续实践做好铺垫。

动手实践：扎染技法与英文标注的 “双向奔赴”

“First, twist your cloth like this... Then tie it with thread...” 随着余琼老师的英文指令，动手实践环节正式拉开帷幕。现场不仅有英语老师的语言引导，美术老师朱老师也带来了专业技法指导 —— 通过实物小样和视频，清晰讲解不同图案是如何扎出来的。

“扎得越紧，留白越明显哦！” 美术老师一边演示，一边用简洁语言强调关键技巧，而每种扎法对应的英文名称，早已标注在PPT上，让学生们在学习手工技艺的同时，自然关联英文词汇。选物料、分工具、系橡皮筋、染色... 学生们专注投入，指尖翻飞间，白色棉布渐渐染上缤纷色彩，也将跨学科的知识悄悄 “染” 进心里。

成果晾晒：缤纷作品里藏着创意与成长

“Finish dyeing? Let’s hang your works on the rope!” 随着老师的指引，学生们小心翼翼地提着自己的扎染作品 —— 印着螺旋纹的头花、带着方格子图案的帆布包、缀着放射状花纹的围巾，有序放置于初中教学楼间的晾晒区。

每一件作品都独具特色：初二（2）班同学的围巾用了 “太阳花型扎法”，蓝色染料从中心向四周渐变，像一朵绽放的蓝紫色太阳花；初二（5）班同学的文具袋选择 “螺旋折叠法”，白与蓝交错的纹路，宛如春日里的漩涡；还有同学大胆尝试两种扎法结合，让作品上同时出现方格与螺旋纹，意外呈现出 “撞色拼图” 的趣味效果。学生们围着晾晒绳，兴奋地指着彼此的作品交流。

从教师视角来看，这场晾晒不仅是成果展示，更是学科素养培养的 “隐性课堂”：在指导学生扎线时，老师会引导学生用英文描述，比如：”Do you want to twist it or fold it? “,“Can you hand me the thread please?”悬挂作品时，老师会引导他们用英文描述作品特点，比如 “Tell me about your work in English. How did you fold it?”，让语言表达自然融入实践场景。

面对形态各异的作品，老师会鼓励学生观察差异、分析原因 ——“Why does her pattern look different from yours? Because she twisted more tightly!”，潜移默化培养学生的观察能力与逻辑思维。

而当学生为自己的 “不完美作品” 遗憾时，老师会用英文给予鼓励：“It’s unique! Every work has its own beauty.”，帮助学生建立自信，培养审美素养与成长型思维。

这种 “实践操作 — 成果展示 — 语言交流 — 思维引导” 的模式，让英语不再是课本上的生硬文字，而是能用来描述创意、表达想法的工具；也让扎染不再是单纯的手工技艺，而是融合了语言学习、美术创作、思维训练的综合实践，真正实现了 “做中学、学中用”。

学生感悟

学生们围绕 “从 DIY 中收获的乐趣” 展开小组交流，用英文分享自己的真实感受，语言表达流畅又充满热情。

初二2班 王诗涵

Today, we had an awesome tie-dye workshop, and it was truly a memorable experience! Tie-dyeing is an ancient art with a history spanning over 1,500 years and it became the most popular in the Tang Dynasty, and let me tell you, it’s just as cool today! We learnt a lot at the workshop. The hands-on activity allowed us to dive into the world of DIY, and such practical experience really helped us understand the traditional culture better. We had great fun today!

初二5班 陈怀瑾

Today’s class was so unusual! Our English teacher gathered all classes for a tie-dye workshop in the lecture hall, with our art teacher explaining tying tricks. We helped each other tying, laughing a lot as white cloth turned colourful. It was more fun than regular lessons we had in our classrooms——we learned hands-on skills and showed ourselves in front of the whole grade. I hope we can have more cool activities like this in the future.

初二5班 武玥涵

I felt extremely excited during this activity. At first, Ms Yu taught us about the history of tie-dye, a charming and mysterious old art form. We got to know how beautiful this kind of art could be. Then came my favorite part—creating our own works of art! During this session, we designed tie-dyed items by ourselves, such as hair band, scarves, and bags. We tied them into all kinds of shapes and dyed them with indigo.

After half an hour of waiting, we finally got to see our works. When I saw the scarf I designed, I thought it was worth all my hard work! It was as beautiful as a fairy who wears a blue and white dress.

As a student, I definitely recommend this kind of project and really wish we can have more such activities in the rest of our school days. It not only allows us to join in DIY but also helps us realize the importance of preserving traditional art forms.

初二5班 汪熙宸

Today’s experience of tie-dyeing was truly unforgettable, sparking my deep affection and enthusiasm for DIY, especially tie-dyeing. Admittedly, everyone enjoyed themselves during the tie-dyeing session, even though materials were limited. Tie-dyeing plays an important role in our colourful culture, connecting us with the wisdom of our ancestors. It allows us to get hands-on these dynamic handicrafts and develop a stronger appreciation for our traditional culture. I’m looking forward to another DIY activity.

初二3班 柏传萱

Tie-dye is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 1,500 years. Today, I had my first chance to experience it myself.The most exciting part was when we untied the threads. How magical it was! Everyone’s pattern turned out unique. A sense of achievement filled the air. I believe tie-dye is a wonderful way for students to develop creativity and learn more about Chinese traditional culture. Just like tie-dye, every day may seem simple, but it holds its own unique beauty.

初二3班 庄铂涵

This afternoon, my classmates and I gathered to create our own tie-dye works. We started with plain white cloth, carefully folding and tying it before immersing it into large bowls of blue dye. I was truly amazed that such beautiful patterns could come from just a bowl of dye. Looking at my finished work, I felt incredibly proud of what I had created. How time flies when you're fully engaged in something enjoyable. This tie-dye experience not only brought us joy but also helped us appreciate the beauty of traditional crafts.

初二3班 宇文乐妍

Today we learned tie-dye, an old art with a history of over 1500 years. With the beautiful tie-dye products and the interesting hands-on experience, it attracts me a lot. It was a day full of both learning and joy. This experience taught me that we only succeed by trying. Through tie-dye, I improved my hands-on skills and broadened my imagination. It is a memory I will always carry with me.

初二3班 江兆轩

This afternoon, we went to the school hall for a wonderful activity: tie-dye. It was my first time trying this traditional art form. We learned the basic steps of creating tie-dye. First, we folded pieces of cloth and tied them with threads. Then, we dyed the cloth for about half an hour. Finally, we dried our work in the sun. When I saw my finished cloth, I was surprised by how perfect the patterns looked. I am proud of myself. Through today's activity, I got to know this ancient art form. It was both enjoyable and meaningful.

初二4班 陈烨萱

I think this activity is meaningful. I learned a traditional skill in this class and I made a cotton pouch with my own design. It’s not very easy to make but I tried my best and the final result was pretty good. I hope we can have more activities like this in the future!

初二4班 高本炎

The DIY activity was fun and I learned a lot from it. Ms Yu and Ms Zhu helped us to finish the tie-dye product and I know more about Chinese traditional culture now. There were a lot to choose from and I chose to make a hair band for my mom. I hope she will like it as it was designed and made by myself.

初二1班 彭止妍

During the tie-dye activity, we twisted, folded, tided the cloth and dyed it blue and white. I got beautiful cloth with special patterns. I think it is a precious traditional culture of China and we should protect it. Also, learning new skills can save money and improve our creativity which is very important to us.

初二1班 韩金彤

I had a great experience with tie-dye. We tried to shape the cloth as we like so it can have different patterns. It’s a pity that the final product was very different from what it was like before being dried. Although mine was not as successful as I hoped, I still find it really fun to get some hands-on experiences!