Students explore the concept of tempo and rhythm through a catchy song about the solar system, using rhythm sticks to match shifting speeds.
A comprehensive 7-week plastic lacing (gimp) curriculum for youth ages 8-13. This program guides students from absolute beginners to master crafters, focusing on the Starter, Square (Box), and Circle (Barrel) stitches to create custom keychains and bracelets.
Covers Weeks 5, 6, & 7 of the academy. Challenges students with advanced color patterns, multi-strand lacing, independent project design, and culminates in the Grand Showcase and badge ceremony.
A single-page printable containing 8 gamified, hands-on challenge cards for youth to complete individually or in pairs. Challenges include 'The Blindfold Weaver', 'Speed Run', and 'The Tension Test' to keep learning interactive and active.
A 7-week youth wearable art and entrepreneurial course where students ages 8-13 design, dye, cut, and press custom custom t-shirts using pro-level makerspace techniques.
Covers Weeks 3 & 4 of the academy. Guides students through the transition from square stitches to fluid circular loops (Circle/Barrel Stitch) and introduces metal hardware attachment (key rings and lanyard clips).
A single-page printable containing an official Lacing Legends Graduation Certificate and two peer voting ballots to be used by students during the Week 7 Grand Showcase and badge ceremony.
A unit of humorous, educational lessons where students perform modern comedic plays about ancient pantheons. Students explore the domains, symbols, and myths of Greek and Egyptian deities while practicing reading fluency, character design, and critical analysis.
Covers Weeks 1 & 2 of the academy. Focuses on setting the classroom culture, managing materials, mastering the tricky Starter Knot, and solidifying the foundational Square (Box) Stitch.
A single-page student-facing design planner for planning custom gimp keychains and bracelets. Students can color in their chosen strands, select their metal hardware, plan their stitch sequence, and sketch out their final masterpiece.
A collection of reading fluency and comprehension lessons based on popular anime stories, adapted for a 3rd-grade reading level. Each lesson follows a standardized format including decoding practice, fluency passages, comprehension checks, and a creative mission.
The grand finale of the course where youth prep their shirts, photograph their collections, price their work, and host a collaborative runway fashion show.
A fun, gamified single-page student progress tracker where youth can write their name, track their gimp creations, and earn stamp/signature badges from instructors or peers as they master core lacing skills.
