Educate children through direct experiences | Part 50
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Direct experiences contribute to the development of children and allow knowledge to be appreciated in an important way. The value given to these experiences provides favorable stimuli to develop in the environment without any problem. These experiences can be done in the open air, or in places prepared for learning, what is intended to be achieved, is to guarantee the acquisition and reinforcement of knowledge, for its implementation in daily activities.
When the educator decides to help the child to value, appreciate and do it in a tangible and different way, but with a great educational potential, it is with the objective of the appreciation of that experience.
Direct experience in the sewing workshop.
All direct experiences have a particular purpose, and the art of sewing is not far behind. Motivating children to learn from this beautiful work, guarantees multiple benefits in their development, which helps complement the knowledge acquired to focus on other areas.
The sewing workshop will have several activities put into practice, which will keep the students active and entertained.
From learning to measure, knowing to differentiate centimeters from meters, the combination of colors, taking samples, making patterns, cutting, manipulating and maintaining discipline in the work to be done, will be the activities that will be carried out, and that will guarantee the use correct knowledge that is essential for everyday life.
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The sewing workshop trains children to be responsible people who understand the meaning of carrying out assigned tasks with diligence and dedication. In addition, this will be beneficial for their student training, because what this provides, they will put into operation for school work, since both activities are widely related, because the study requires attention and this will lead to a personal benefit.
Objectives of the direct experience in the sewing workshop.
- That children focus and relate in all areas of study and extracurricular activities.
- The development in any activity.
- That the art of sewing, allow the learning of measurement techniques, through the tape measure.
- Have flexibility in the hands to manipulate.
- The learning of the precision in the cuts, as much of fabric as in another material to work, and in any other activity.
- Teamwork.
- Develop creativity.
- Be disciplined.
Function that the educator must exercise so that the performance in this area of sewing is deeply related to the school environment.
The educator plays one of the most important roles by being the example of the students. Everything that the educator shows, teaches and wants to inform, will be a decisive word in the behavior and development of the children.It must be remembered that when choosing an activity, it should always be done thinking about the welfare of the students, since they are the ones who will form the team of the future that will change the world.
It is necessary for the educator to talk with the children before carrying out the direct experience, informing about what is involved and the possible activities to be carried out.
Explaining that they will have to manipulate the following materials:
- Thread.
- Sewing machine.
- Needle.
- Fabrics.
- Patterns to take samples.
- The tape measure to take measurements, and that tape will determine if they have learned something in the course taught in the classes according to the quantities and denominations.
Learning and fun activities in the sewing workshop.
The learning activities so that they do not become monotonous and tedious, should be done with joy and fun, that is why, the acquisition of knowledge must be done and put into operation, according to what the student expects, so that learning has fruits.Activities:
Start of the workshop.
The person in charge of dictating the course must present themselves to the students and clarify that the art of sewing is as much for men as for women, it is an activity that involves both.
When saying the following, there will be a tour in the sewing room so that they visualize the work tools and feel comfortable when they begin to work and learn.
The educator and the person in charge who dictates the course, will be able to ask what the students would like to do in the sewing workshop and see if it is within the possibilities, as the beginning of the class.
Learn to take the measurements with the tape measure.
It is an easy task, but one that requires attention, since the satisfactory achievement of the work will depend on the precise measures.
Therefore we must explain to the children, that they should measure well both in meters if that is what is required, or in centimeters if it is the work plan.
This activity will help in the determination of future actions to be carried out.
The educator can mention the students while making the measurements, that in future careers in the area of medicine, mathematics, engineering, among others, measuring is elementary and doing the correct calculations will help to be precise, and accuracy is a Assertive achievement.
The children will take measures between them, to know their width and the lake and thus establish it as an example of the activity that will take place. As a resource of easy creation, you can start with cute backpacks for the students, which will be a reminder of this great experience.
When making the selection of the fabric, the first thing you should do is take the measurements. The children will take this into account for another job from which they will be victorious.
Realization of patterns.
Once the measurements are ready, children should continue with the help of the sewing supervisor with the patterns of what they are going to execute, these should be marked first on a cardboard with a marker, and then proceed to place the fabric on top of the cardboard , to mark and cut, in this way, it will be much easier to do the job.
To help yourself even more, you can use rules, which contain the correct measurements just like the tape measure. This is generally used for convenience.
All students must do the same activity, so they do not fall behind. For this reason, it is necessary to be very attentive to the explanations given.
The supervisor who dictates the sewing course will make the first sample of the pattern, so that the children visualize and then do it.
Fabric cutting activity, after the measurements taken by means of the pattern.
Children should work without fear in the cut, because it is something that deserves precision so that the cuts are correct.
You have to explain to the students, that both the measurements and the cut must be exact to achieve the perfect piece. The errors committed will depend solely on the person making the measurements and the cut.
The children should proceed according to what is explained to them, that with one hand they hold the cloth and with the other they hold the scissors to nibble, this is to help each other.
Students will understand in this way that mistakes are necessary to learn and do the right thing.
Activity for the use of the sewing machine, taught by the group supervisor.
The supervisor of the group will proceed to make the first sewing so that the students learn the techniques and, of course, corroborate that it is necessary to be very careful with the fingers.
It will be explained:
You should not look the other way while you're cooking.
The hands can not be inside the part where the needle is.
With one hand holding the right side of the fabric and with the other the left, so that it stays balanced.
to use the pedal of the machine, simply place the foot on top to begin the process.
The student uses the sewing machine.
The learning is not completed until the student does not do it by himself, therefore, it is necessary to allow him to interact, work, make an effort to do the right thing and be able to manipulate and experience what has been explained. .
Under the supervision of both the educator and the group supervisor, this process that is part of the learning will be carried out.
It is necessary to mention to the students that this work and work of art is carried out by important designers. Which have gone through universities to acquire necessary notions to achieve the right job.
What is the contribution of this activity?
- Discipline.
- Dedication.
- It helps to maintain concentration.
- Creativity, when creating designs and making them come true.
After learning to sew, children can be taught a quick class to stimulate in the creation of their favorite characters. For which, they must apply the learned techniques: measure, mark, cut and sew, of course, this time they must add padding to their toy, to give it life.
All this will be done with the help of the teacher and the sewing supervisor.
It is necessary to stimulate and encourage new practices that make learning fun and generate enthusiasm.
Children will make the pieces according to the measures they prefer.
Sewing by hand.
It is necessary for children to learn to sew by hand, for easier work, in which precision, design and appearance play an important role.
All learning is gain for the students, since it will help in future works of different nature.
This activity consists of sewing by hand, the parts where the sewing machine can not pass or force with the needle.
It can be used to mark pieces, for the time of making the final seams.
Activities to do in the classroom, when the direct experience in the sewing workshop ends.
The learning must be reinforced, and not let it be just a one-day practice. Therefore, the educator must know the points of view of his students, with regard to what they have experienced and ask questions, such as:
Did you enjoy the sewing workshop?
Would they repeat the experience?
Is it a good practice, with respect to measurements?
Do you feel that it favors you, with respect to the educational environment?
Activity for the stimulation of creativity, in relation to the sewing workshop:
The educator will give the students many fabrics, of different colors and sizes, as well as needles, threads and scissors and buttons.
It is assumed that the practice carried out both in the sewing machine and manually, has contributed to effective learning, in this way the educator will request to do the following with the material.
A story through sewing. Children must create their story through sewing, where they will narrate the facts, clearly and concisely according to what they have created.
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It is a way to develop creativity and put into operation the mind, the agility and the ability to create.
Children need this type of educational resources so that emotions flow, so that they can make their feelings known. It is necessary to remember that the stories told by children are an example of how they feel.
Education is the step to victory.
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Even my boys learn to do simple repairs on their clothing. It came in handy when I was a kid. Nice blog too.
Hello, if it seems to me that it is an excellent activity, it helps that they are more prepared and the arrangements to their clothes is a good idea, whenever it is necessary.
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