Here's a mini "Eagle Staff" I make and use for teaching. This one has a medicine wheel, using the 4 colours along the shaft to hold the feathers. In a school setting I've also used the feather placement to incorporate the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Our grade two's practised cursive writing on a paper feather to impart the messages of the 7 teachings: Respect, Truth, Bravery, Kindness, Humility, Love and Wisdom. Using a simple stick of their choosing they decorated it when the writing process was complete. Each day brought a new teaching which we would engage at every opportunity. It is a simple and memorable activity that can be done at any time of year. Many wanted to make more staffs to give family members. :)