Weaving
My daughter is using the Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament for her History. I decided not to follow Ambleside Online’s suggestion of Our Island Story because I felt my daughter needed to be grounded more in the Bible stories and history of the Old Testament.
I have used Greenleaf Guide to OT History for my older boys and was very pleased with it. I felt like it really helped us to realize that the events that happened in the Bible were not in some isolated country in a time when there were no other people but that they were an actual part of world events of their time.
I have a book called Old Testament Days by Nancy I. Sanders. In it she gives many different activities you can do with your child. I personally don’t find it too useful but on this particular day I did choose an activity from it. Weaving.
I talked to my daughter about how cloth was not readily available like today. Today we can go to a store and find a vast array of fabrics but long ago it usually was made at home and was very labor intensive.
1. To start her weaving project she first measured out her yarn.
2. We then took two sticks and secured them to some chairs. We folded the yarn in half and secured it to the upper stick. (no knots)
3. Then we secured the yarn to the bottom stick by wrapping it around the stick.
4. This is her "needle".
5. Getting started.
(I don’t know why but I love this picture. Maybe because she looks like a professional weaver?
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6. I think she has it figured out now.
7. It’s getting narrower and narrower.
This is probably happening because there is nothing to stabilize the sides.
It looks good to me though.
7 Comments
southmsmomof4
This is so neat. I will have to give it a shot with my daughter. She loves making things. I bought her a looming set a while back and well, I won't need pot holders for a while:-) I think I'll look for that laundry organizer too. Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed weekend.
Stacy
bubbebobbie
I love your handmade loom and she is doing a lovely job. I like the pattern she created in it.
Great job!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
AussieinAmerica
That is great!
How old is your daughter? I didn't see her age (sorry of I missed it)
I have a loom on the Christmas wishlist for my daughter. She is 6 and I'm not sure how difficult it is.
I think it is wonderful to give your children a firm foundation on the Old Testament. Excellent idea.
Stacy
JacciM
What great fun! 🙂 My oldest daughter would love this! I'd have to help her a bit, but she'd be really into it.
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pioneergirl
Thanks!
I love this post. =D
*pioneergirl*
P.S. Thanks for the comment.
lindafay
You made this into such a nice tutorial. I know my nine year old will want to try this. I'll add this post to my delicious links on my blog.
Warmly,
lindafay