Because a long piece of yarn will end up so short - making bracelets is the best first step!
This student wanted to try it on different kinds of yarn and string. Here he is finger knitting twine.
Clearly, he couldn't stop knitting! He was draped in his good work!
More and more bracelets!
HANDSEWING
Normally, I introduce hand sewing during my pilgrim unit. This year we did not have time to get to it. So I introduced it as a part of the elves unit. The elves in the story sew the leather of the shoes. We sing a song of how the needles go "in and out."
Materials needed: burlap, blunt needles, white paint pen, yarn.
1. Cut the burlap into squares (approximately 10 x10 inches).
2. Write the first initial of each child's name on the front of the burlap with the paint pen.
3. Prepare the needles by tying the yarn to the needle and knotting it.
Love using the Burlap bag with the pen! Wonderful! Creative!! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe children succeed at it and that is very satisfying for them!
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! I love craftivities!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
❤ Mor Zrihen ❤
A Teacher's Treasure
Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well! I love having those calm sweet crafts like sewing so near the holiday crazies!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish my teacher would teach my daughter these skills!
ReplyDeleteIt is so magical to watch children take up the hand sewing and knitting. It never fails to amaze me!
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