keeping them in stitches: stitchery in elementary art
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VAEA Conference presentation, Friday, November 2, 2013 presented by Sarah DeWitt Brooks Lessons, strategies, and tips for teaching stitchery in elementary art. Tips include stitchery skills for each grade level, lesson ideas for kindergarten through grade five, with adaptations for different skill and ability levels.TRANSCRIPT
Keeping Them in StitchesTeaching Stitchery in Elementary Art
Sarah Brooks
Image via flickr user TschiAe
Why teach stitching at the elementary level?
Adaptability
All grades
All levels of ability
Cross-Curricular Connections
Materials Needed:
Burlap
Yarn
Plastic Needles
Paper Birdies
Scissors
Stitchery MenusVia School Specialty
Materials Management:
Yarn Station Precut YarnDispenser Box/Bin
Image via ArtofEd
Art of Ed yarn cart video
Planning Process:
Sketch first.Create stitch key.
Use marker on burlap.
Skills to Teach
Thread a Needle
Tie a Knot
Stitchery Menu
*Review Videos!->
Stitchery Charts & Displays:
Lesson: Radial Symmetry
Level: Adapted Art
Lesson: My First Initial
Level: Kindergarten
Lesson: How Does Your Garden Grow
Level: 1st Grade
Lesson: Community Treasure Map
Level: 2nd Grade
Lesson: Animal in Habitat
Level: 2nd Grade
Lesson: Cultural Flag
Level: 3rd Grade
Lesson: Stitched Abstraction
Level: 3rd Grade
Lesson: Personal Crest
Level: 4th Grade
Lesson: Virginia Regions Sampler
Level: 4th Grade
Lesson: Stitched Networks
Level: 5th Grade
http://www.mocfa.org/exhibitions/ex_archives/ex_opensource/index_opensource.htm
Via Hey Paul studio
Tips & Tricks
Make it fun.
Find a rhythm or pattern.
Use a document camera.
Use class experts/Buddy System.
Ask for help from parent volunteers.
For More Info:
Email:[email protected]
Blog: http://wonderbrooks.wordpress.com
Twitter:@wonderbrooks