Teaching Paper Folding (Origami) for Grade 1
What’s inside: Today, we look at origami, the art of paper folding and show why it is a fantastic choice for your youngest students as… Read More »Teaching Paper Folding (Origami) for Grade 1
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Handicraft
Here you will find our articles related to Handicraft and posts about actual handcrafts we have pursued in relation to a Charlotte Mason (CM) Homeschool.
FAQ
What Does Handicraft Mean?
For our purposes, we are talking about arts or crafts made by hand or by simple hand tools that are useful, practical, and beautiful.
What are considered handicrafts?
- Traditional handcrafts include needlework, modeling, brushwork, leathercraft, and more.
- Modern applications can include kitchen crafting, plant work, paper crafting, woodworking, and more.
What is the meaning of doing handicraft?
- In the CM homeschooling circles, handicraft refers to teaching children to make useful things by hand. There’s an element of beauty and order to how the child should learn and do, and so, handicraft is the application of the self towards creating something of beauty or value.
- The process of learning is valuable.
Articles
How Paper Sloyd Developed in Charlotte Mason Schools
What’s inside: Here’s the story on how Paper Sloyd developed over the history of Charlotte Mason schools in Ambleside England. See how changes back then… Read More »How Paper Sloyd Developed in Charlotte Mason Schools
Charlotte Mason Semester Planning: “Make Six Models”
What’s inside? For semester planning: Charlotte Mason schools often had children “make six models” by the end of a semester. What can we glean from… Read More »Charlotte Mason Semester Planning: “Make Six Models”
LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp
What’s Inside: A sneak peak at the lineup for Season 4 of #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp. We’ll look at some of the fabulous mini-workshops available and… Read More »LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp
Teach Kids to Cook: Roundup of Resources
What’s Inside: Teach your kids to cook with this Roundup of sources for learning to cook. Will your kids know how to cook for themselves… Read More »Teach Kids to Cook: Roundup of Resources
Life Skills for Teens
What’s Inside: Life Skills for teens … Do you want to prepare your teen for life with useful skills? Here’s a look at some of… Read More »Life Skills for Teens
12 Days of Giving
What’s inside: Unlock 12 days of Giving! Something from me to you. Part Scavenger hunt, part Treasure hunt – have fun with finding these freebies.… Read More »12 Days of Giving
Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen
What’s inside: Are you looking for creative ideas for homemade gifts from the kitchen? We’ll look at the top 5 gifts and see how you… Read More »Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen
DIY Handmade Gift Tag Ideas
What’s inside: DIY Handmade gift tag ideas with a Free printable gift tag template! Includes ideas on how to personalize these gift tags. This post… Read More »DIY Handmade Gift Tag Ideas
3 Lost Skills for a New Generation
What’s inside: A look at 3 lost skills that are easily in your reach for teaching your kids. This post may contain affiliate links. If… Read More »3 Lost Skills for a New Generation