Student Video: Sew Fun!
Spark your students’ interest in sewing and teach them the basic tools used for sewing by sharing our STEAM video, “Sew Fun!! Sewing enhances fine motor skills, teaches direction-following abilities, and builds self-confidence! Download our free Activity Page for five fun-and-simple sewing, weaving, and stitching projects!
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CATEGORY:Art |
GRADE LEVEL:middle grade |
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ACTIVITIES:
Count the Buttons!
Fill a bowl with colorful buttons and, using a large eye needle, show your child how to sew the buttons onto a sheet of plastic canvas. After your child has sewn on a number of buttons, ask him to count how many buttons there are of each color. This fun art-and-math activity boosts fine motor skills and improves hand-eye coordination. https://playtolearnpreschool.us/sewing-buttons/
Cool Spool Knitting Craft
With just an empty wood spool, four nails, and a hammer, you can make your own spool knitter! First cast on the yarn, then show your child how to “knit” by looping the yard over each nail. The finished product, a yarn rope, can be worn as a bracelet, headband, or belt. https://club.chicacircle.com/how-to-make-your-own-spool-knitter/
Weaving Made Easy!
Weaving a warm scarf or head wrap couldn’t be easier! All you need is yarn, straws, and an Olfa knife. Then let the magic begin! Have your child weave the yarn in and out, over and under the straws, and watch the scarf grow! https://club.chicacircle.com/easy-knitting-with-straws/
Hand-Stitched Cards for Crafty Kids
Let your child put a little sparkle into their Easter greeting cards! Gather colored card stock, egg-shaped (oval) jewels, large-eye needle, and colored yarn. Card stitching is a great introduction to sewing on cloth! Free template at https://club.chicacircle.com/homemade-stitched-jeweled-easter-basket-card/
Wall Art Embroidery
Get your youngster excited about sewing! Buttons, beads, and bells are fun embellishments for children to stitch onto a burlap canvas. Let your child’s imagination go freestyle! Display your child’s artwork as a wall hanging. https://artfulparent.com/embroidery-for-kids-simple-stitching-and-beading-with-burlap/
CRAFT:
Doodle Lou's "Animal Sewing Cards"
Kids will hone their fine motor skills as they weave their laces through the sewing holes. Ask them to identify each of the animal categories represented by the cards: mammal, bird, insect, reptile, and amphibian. Who knew science and art could be so fun?
