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Students are introduced to computational thinking and coding concepts through hands-on weaving and pattern design – no computers needed!
Paperclip
Yarn
Recycled cardboard
Fabric squares with custom designs are made by weaving bulky yarn on a cardboard loom. Each row has a sequence of under and over weaves, and there will always be at least 2 types of rows. Together, the rows make up a pattern, simple or complex, and the students create their own fabric square.
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We help educators integrate Maker/STEAM projects into regular academic classes, making their curriculum more engaging, promoting "21st-century" durable skills, and fostering literacy in creative technologies used by professionals.
