Monday, February 10, 2025

Fibers Intro First Grade

 Running Stitch-  a small even stitch run in and out in cloth.

This week we will be visiting the Fiber Arts studio. 


First Grade Skills

- Thread a yarn needle
- Tie a knot
- Sew a running stitch in burlap


First Grade Fibers Video




Mandala Second Grade

  Mandalas are symmetrical, geometric designs that are said to represent the universe. 




The word Mandala means the “whole world”  or “circle”
Which makes sense because our world is a circle!


People from all over the world make their own versions of mandalas.
Buddhist monks making a sand mandala

W. Australia

Celtic Mandala

Hopi Mandala

Video: Sand Mandala





Mandalas can be made with many materials
Crocheted Mandala


Painted dot Mandala


Natural materials--stones, flowers, seashells

Drawing Materials


You can make a mandala. 
The first thing you need is a CIRCLE!



Mandala Video