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Introduction
Introduction
1:25
Sewing Overview
What is Sewing?
1:38
History of Sewing
2:05
Relevance in Your Classroom
3:16
Sewing Materials
General Overview
3:08
Safety
3:45
Getting Started
Project Ideas
Skill Builders
3:17
Basic Projects
4:26
Advanced Projects
4:48
Collaborative Projects
4:31
Management
Classroom Management
2:37
Materials Cleanup and Storage
2:13
Project Storage
1:59
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:50
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Bringing Hand Sewing into the Art Room
3 PD Hours
1 Identify sewing tools, techniques, and strategies to support beginning through advanced sewing students.
2 Develop a materials management plan for preparing and teaching safe sewing skills in your classroom.
3 Integrate and implement sewing practices through relevant and differentiated lessons into your curriculum.
Hand sewing is a great skill to teach students of all ages. It can be a great introduction to the world of fiber arts and has incredible engagement among students. If you have ever taught sewing in your classroom, you may already know a few of the challenges and celebrations that come along with it. Join Susie Belzer as she equips you with numerous tips and tricks to make sewing with your students effortless. Check out awesome sewing project ideas and helpful management hacks to make your hand sewing lessons a breeze.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
6. Differentiation
B. Designs instruction to address student background knowledge and ability levels.
C. Develops appropriate adaptations and enrichments for students.
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
10. Expectations
B. Creates and communicates clear routines and procedures.
12. Physical Space
B. Promotes the safe use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Susie Belzer
Elementary Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Susie Belzer is an elementary art educator from Fort Atkinson, WI. She has been teaching art since 2011 and was the Elementary Art Educator of the Year for WI in 2019. In her spare time, Susie enjoys embroidery, crochet, and weaving.
Discussion
Resources
Sewing Planning Poster
Sewing Supplies
Art Room Sewing Rules
5 Tips for Teaching Sewing Safety
How to Start Sewing in 3 Steps
Embroidery Stitches
Sewing Practice
3 Beginning Sewing Projects
3 Advanced Sewing Projects
Needle Checkout
Links
Do Crafts Have a Place in the Art Room?
33 Fiber Art Ideas For Your Classroom
10 Inspiring Fiber Artists You Should Know
Why Fiber Arts Make a Fantastic Art Club Alternative
3 PD Hours
17 Videos
14 Resources
