Learn about the oldest methods known to humans for joining fibers and creating rope and fabric.  Any of the processes is the ultimate in integrated learning and S.T.E.A.M.
 
Working with fibers builds fine motor skills, helps with stress reduction, cognitive improvement, boosts self-esteem, and regulates anxiety, happiness, and mood!
 
Depending on the activity, most of these are best for age 6 years to adult,
 
PICTURED:
Finger Knit
Finger Crochet
Everyone Weaves
Rope Braiding (2)
Mesoamerican Tsikuli gods' eyes
Circular Knitting

BUILD A SERIES WITH:
Black American Quilts
Inca: Llamas & Loom
Native California: Miwok & Ohlone
Let's Dye
Papermaking Intensive
Silkworms to Kimono
Southern China
Southwest Native America
West Africa