What is a
5-Minute Handwork Homeschool Lesson?
As a homeschooling Mama, I often have great ideas about all of the handwork I’d like my kids to do. Handwork is an integral part of our days, I can’t imagine life without it.
BUT one can get into a craft-rut like anything else. So I try to push myself to expand their repertoire (& mine too !).
When I introduce my two to a new craft, it’s nice to know exactly how to do it & a little bit of background information before I bring it to them. Of course, little ones don’t need TOO much added to their lessons but older ones (over 7) enjoy some history & it certainly makes it much more interesting for us all.
The one thing that used to trip me up sometimes ( & often made me skip the new craft – or put it aside for some other time) was that I didn’t have the basic information at hand. It seemed too daunting to have to look it all up & figure out how to break it into step-by-step instructions, even when I knew full well how to do the craft myself … and so, I ‘ve created the —
5-Minute Handwork Homeschool Lesson
In each mini lesson, you’ll get a “snap-shot” of a craft, the necessary tools & materials as well as a step-by-step basic lesson & some suggested projects. All wrapped up with lots of pictures !
I truly believe in slow-learning & slow-making but sometimes it’s nice to be able to get into the making part sort of quickly !
How to Wind a Centre Pull Ball
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Fulling
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Wet Felting
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What is a Knitting Fork?
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Knitted Cast-On
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