“CLASSROOM – Sewing”… Start as EARLY as Possible”

Oct 1st “CLASSROOM – Sewing”… Start as EARLY as Possible”

As we wrap up September, National Sewing Month allows us to put some skills to work in the classroom. Sewing is a skill that comes in handy for a multitude of reasons. From fixing a tear, adding a button, or finding a creative outlet, sewing is a simple craft everyone should experience at least once.

While the month focuses on more advanced sewists, that doesn’t mean the skill can’t be brought into the classroom for all ages and skill levels. We found a few projects for educators and students to try.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Bring your students together to put one of the suggested projects together (or come up with your own!) Have them practice their skills. Invite a parent, local professional, or another teacher into the classroom to demonstrate the benefits of sewing.

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THIS WEEK’S PROJECTS

We searched the internet for ideas and ways to bring sewing skills to your students. This is what we found:

Sewing cards from cardboard – Whether your students take them home or you keep them in the classroom for future practice, these cards will come in handy and help with fine motor skills.
Button Bracelets – Break out the button collections (you know parents have some to share, too) to create these fun bracelets.
Tic Tac Toe game – This project will keep the fun going. When students finish their project, let the games begin!
Bookmarks – Books are a part of every classroom. These simple ribbon and button combos will be easy to complete and then use!
Paper Plate Pumpkin – This fall project could be easily modified to make a spider web, too!

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