Wool with Kids: Teaching through Story

When you want to teach a young child big ideas about the world, little stories are often the most effective way. Pelle’s New Suit tells how a growing boy uses the wool of his lamb for a new suit. Last week, in my post about basic weaving with children, I mentioned the book Pelle’s New Suit. I love this … Read more

Wool Crafts with Kids: Felted Wool Balls

Halfway between the first day of winter and the first day of spring is the traditional beginning of lambing season, though new sheep might actually be born anytime from December through May. To celebrate sheep, lambs, and the beautiful wool they give us, we are sharing several weeks of wool crafts you can do with … Read more