Looney Math Scale Cartoon

Integrating ratio and scale in art can help make abstract concepts more concrete. In trying to increase math skills we try and incorporate as many fun and engaging scale projects that are authentic to our curriculum and meaningful in terms of learning outcomes.

Pillow Sewing 2011

FINALLY! After sewing several of small projects to demonstrate mastery of hand sewing, the kids got to begin sewing their pillows. You can tell based on their expressions how happy they are!

Design a Tunic Pattern

Once the pattern is cut, sew the tunic using a back stitch.

Designing a pattern is simple once you gather the proper materials. Our students will use one of their shirts as a template to design a medieval tunic.

Sew a Bookmark

Students will sew a bookmark to demonstrate mastery of the back stitch, whip stitch and sewing on a button.

I-POD cozy

Before students begin sewing projects on the fabric they purchased, we designed a couple smaller projects on classroom scrap fabric. That way, students will be able to trouble shoot before they sew on fabric they have invested money in.