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It’s always fun to be creative together, get your hands (and lots of other stuff) messy, repurpose found articles, and experience the joy of giving! That’s what this project is all about. You and your child can make colorful bowls from yarn scraps to give during the holiday season. Try the following steps and see how easy it is.
Materials:
• cornstarch paste
• yarn scraps
• plastic wrap, and
• a bowl to use as a form
Making the paste:
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup of cold water
• 1 cup hot water
• A small saucepan
Directions:
3. Dip the yarn in the paste. Layer the saturated yarn over the frame until completely covered.
4. Allow to dry for several days. When hardened, gently remove from the frame.
1. Mix the starch with cold water in a small saucepan to make a smooth paste. Add hot water, stirring constantly, cook until it thickens. Remove from heat. Cool before using. (How much adult help and supervision with this part depends on the child’s age and experience.)
2. Cover the outside of the bowl frame with plastic wrap.
Drum roll, please! Ta Da! Now your child has something they have made to give to someone special, who will most likely cherish it.
Lorna McGrath, is Director of IMC School Accreditation, Program Director of the Montessori Family Alliance, and Senior Consultant of The Montessori Foundation. Lorna has 41 years of experience in the field of education, teaching children from 18 months through 6 years old and from 12 through 18 years old in both public schools and independent Montessori schools. Lorna is a Montessori teacher educator, conference presenter, and school consultant.
