{"product_id":"sewing-basket-for-toddlers-preschoolers-a2217","title":"Sewing Basket For Toddlers \u0026 Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany parents get nervous when they find out that their child will be experimenting with sewing during preschool. What many don't realize is that, while the main concept may be the same, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-446-infant-toddler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoddler\u003c\/a\u003e or preschoolers experience with \"sewing\" is significantly different than that of an adult (we promise there are no sharp needles or bloody fingers!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristie, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eearly childhood\u003c\/a\u003e educator and creator of the blog Childhood 101, shares her great ideas for compiling a child-friendly sewing basket. Set out on a table during free play or incorporated into learning time, children will have a blast creating colorful projects and build on important skills like dexterity, concentration, focus, and patience!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristie's Sewing Basket Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreading game. You'll need an empty Parmesan jar, colorful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e, and wooden spools of various sizes. Children will enjoy poking the pipe cleaners through the jar openings (which will keep them upright) then practice threading spools onto the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery activity. You'll need a wooden embroidery hoop, a non-slip drawer liner with large holes\/openings, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1518-plastic-lacing-needles.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplastic lacing needle\u003c\/a\u003e, and colorful balls of wool or yarn. Students will practice threading the needle, holding the needle properly, and creating beautiful art by threading the wool or yarn through the liner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdds and ends. Consider stocking the basket with interesting crocheted items, fabric squares in different colors, sizes, and textures, chunky zippers, large buttons, ric rac, shoelaces, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childhood101.com\/2010\/09\/our-toddler-friendly-sewing-basket.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChildhood 101: Our Toddler Friendly Sewing Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088065049,"sku":"A2217","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/sewing-basket-for-toddlers-preschoolers-a2217","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}