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begin to sort, match and name different materials for weaving, dyeing and
printing.
•They
explore materials to see how they are made and use simple joining processes
such as tying and gluing.
•They
weave on a variety of simple made or found frames for different effects.
•With
supervision they use paints, dyes, crayons and other materials to make
individual and group paintings, prints or designs on fabric.
•They
describe how they produced their work.
Textile Projects In this project children used garden netting to weave a range of materials. These included plastic supermarket bags, sequin strip and cut paper. The size of the netting meant they could achieve the result they wanted without too much help. The children worked individually and in pairs. The children used brightly patterned strips of paper to make weavings. They responded well, working on a scale that allowed them to use and develop their fine motor skills. They learned about contrast and texture and spoke enthusiastically about what they had done. The final results were displayed in the classroom and used as the starting point for descriptive writing.
These children looked at traditional decorative hangings from South America.
•Using two sticks they wound threads and wool to produce
“God’s Eye” designs. After they were completed, they made drawings and wrote about what
they had done.
Working in small groups these children wove a range of materials through found objects, including an old football net and some shapes made specifically for them by the caretaker. In the process they used communication and social skills and developed confidence and enjoyment in the making process. When talking about their work, the children used a developing technical vocabulary to describe colour, shape and texture.
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