Seeing a variety of Fante Asafo Flags from Ghana will inspire your students with ideas for this project. Students in grades 5 and up will enjoy creating their own personal flag to illustrate a proverb or verse that's meaningful to them. Kids love the tactile experience of working with felt and embroidery floss as they use graphic symbols to tell a story, convey a concept or … [Read more...]
Burlap Needlepoint Mandala
It's football season and that means it's the perfect time to introduce needlepoint art to your students! If you're wondering what football has to do with needlepoint, look no further than former NFL great, Rosey Grier. I used to have trouble getting my 5th grade boys to take anything seriously that involved a needle and yarn.... they just thought it wasn't "manly" enough! … [Read more...]
Burlap “Sampler” – Stitching Project
There is something very calming and soothing about stitching on fabric... even my 5th grade boys love it! I usually find that in a class of 25, there might be 3 or 4 girls who have some experience with stitching by hand, and for everyone else it's brand new. What a valuable life skill to learn! (I may have to do this project at home with my husband!) The early settlers in … [Read more...]