Home Ec Class
#71
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i remember, in one of my first home ec classes, the teacher gave us all a sheet of graph paper and had us practice sewing a straight line. without sewing our fingers... and we started off with an easy pattern, alphabet letter pillows. :)
#72
I have not read through all the replies yet, but diffently tell her the difference between sewing scissors and craft scissors. They are not interchangeable.
To wet her feet, have her make a basic square pincushion, practicing sewing forward and backward so she is not intiminated with a larger project at first.
To wet her feet, have her make a basic square pincushion, practicing sewing forward and backward so she is not intiminated with a larger project at first.
#73
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri, USA
Posts: 323
Classes in public schools each have an approved "official" set of objectives that are mandatory guidelines for what is taught. Google to find a set of objectives for her age and grade level, and follow that. This will direct you to start "at the beginning" and work up to more difficult tasks in an organized way. Objectives help the teacher and the student, both. A person/student who hasn't first learned the parts of a sewing machine, how to operate the machine, and the skill of sewing on lines (so she can sew straight seams) will not be capable of making garments of any kind.
Sets of objectives are written by people who are skilled in teaching and have knowledge about what students in each age group and grade level have the ability and background to learn. Your teaching will be more effective and your student's success will be more easily accomplished if you follow these written guidelines.
Sets of objectives are written by people who are skilled in teaching and have knowledge about what students in each age group and grade level have the ability and background to learn. Your teaching will be more effective and your student's success will be more easily accomplished if you follow these written guidelines.
#74
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: La Verne, CA
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I taught a quilting class for kids this summer and we taught
How to make a pillow case
and a sampler reading pillow cover. The cover had 4 different squares.
They loved it.
I also think teaching how to hem clothes and sewing on a button by hand would be great.
I love your idea for the cooking class. That is something all will remember. Make sure you take lots of pictures.
How to make a pillow case
and a sampler reading pillow cover. The cover had 4 different squares.
They loved it.
I also think teaching how to hem clothes and sewing on a button by hand would be great.
I love your idea for the cooking class. That is something all will remember. Make sure you take lots of pictures.
#75
This thread has made me curious...how many members took home ec and were you a good home ec student? I had 7th and 8th grade, and 3 years in high school, but I was never a very good student in that class. But now I'm very good at sewing and cooking (thanks to grandma and mom).
#76
Originally Posted by Lyncat
This thread has made me curious...how many members took home ec and were you a good home ec student? I had 7th and 8th grade, and 3 years in high school, but I was never a very good student in that class. But now I'm very good at sewing and cooking (thanks to grandma and mom).
I didn't take Home Ec. in high school - it wasn't offered for my program.
#77
Teach her how to make a string top 2 piece bag,pillow case, pot holder,Christmas stocking, simple things get her used to the machine. Then ask her if she has anything she would like to make. Make sure she picks out the fabric. Even if it is a hard project at that point she will not realize it for years to come.
#78
I started with Home Ec class in Junior High and continued thru high school. I remember making an apron for our first project.. my fabric had baby disney character on it. I also remember making a denim seat for a fishing stool that we made in shop class, we made teddy bears and shirts and I also remember making a skirt and I had my mom pick up fabric for me when she was in town. She ran into my great aunt when getting it and she had her help her pick it out. It was white Polyester...OMG!! I was horrified.. I mean come on Polyester on a high school chick!!!! Not to flattering!
#79
Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
They call it Home & Careers now. They make pillows, pajama pants, &puppets for Ronald MacDonald House.They learn to read a package and understand the ingredients. They make cookbooks with ethnic food. They make chocolate and dog biscuits to sell. It is co-ed and they love it! (I was the Art teacher!)
#80
Originally Posted by boopeterson
My hubby's niece is home schooled and her mom wants me to do a Home Ec class with her. For the sewing part I have planned to make a apron, I would like us to make 5 of them to use them in the cooking part. And for the cooking part I have planned to get together with her mom and grandma and her great grandma to make Christmas cookies. It will be like a 4 generation cooking class for her. With all the cooks in the kitchen she should learn quite a few little lessons.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what all I should show her on the sewing part? Besides the apron? I'm not sure if she has ever sewn anything before..I know she dont have a machine. I have 4 so she can use on anytime she wants to.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what all I should show her on the sewing part? Besides the apron? I'm not sure if she has ever sewn anything before..I know she dont have a machine. I have 4 so she can use on anytime she wants to.
Add in a quilt square pillow, and she should be good. LOL.
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