Welcome to Connecting With Threads Community
HISTORY
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
After a discussion with Mr. Hopkins at Lyons Farm Elementary school in the summer of 2025, we launched a curriculum in support of students engaged with the Learning Lab.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
We teach students how to sew by hand and by machine. Our instructors are experienced sewers, enjoy working with students, and have experience teaching sewing.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT WE DO
We provide a nurturing and supportive environment for students to develop STEAM skills, practice life skills, and experience personal growth.
STEAM sKILLS
STEAM sKILLS
Sewing requires students to practice math, measurement and engineering skills while also providing them an environment in which they can be creative.
LIFE SKILLS
STEAM sKILLS
LIFE SKILLS
Students will have the opportunity to practice the skills that will help them throughout their lives, including: creative thinking, problem solving, decision making,
resilience, and self-awareness.
COMMUNITY
STEAM sKILLS
LIFE SKILLS
A key part of our program is building community. The students build community with each other and the teachers. They also experience a wider sense of community by making items to donate to their local community.