\u201cscissors can be sharp\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWool is nice and soft and squishy\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cthread is hard\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The children were keen to try and thread a needle so with great patience , concentration and hand and eye co-ordination each child had a go. During this time we talked about the whole in the needle is called an eye and when you thread you put a knot at end so the stitch stays in. The older children were able to complete this and were excited to try to do a stitch on the sewing table. They listened well to instructions and were able to follow this with little support. They helped each other when got a bit tangled and commented on each other\u2019s stitches.<\/p>\n \u201cLook at your big one\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c you have done lots\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The younger children were able to thread the large shaped buttons using laces.<\/p>\n The children were unsure what the wheel, block and trees were for so I demonstrated weaving, encouraging them to take part. All the children enjoyed the weaving and had fun experimenting with the the different coloured wool and objects.<\/p>\n \u201c it looks like a rainbow\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201d I like these trees\u201d<\/p>\n Why not try exploring simple weaving techniques at home using ribbon or paper. This is a great activity for hand and eye co-ordination and a good way for building up fine motor skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the home room we have created a new sewing area which the children have shown a great interest in. Today we had a discussion on a variety of the resources available and explored these by touching, naming and there purpose. The children could confidently identify lots of things connected with sewing: \u201cNeedles are jaggy\u201d … Continue reading Sew Much Fun<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/cartmill\/files\/2022\/05\/F601807D-1271-45A9-8966-A5811103449C.jpeg\")
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