Life Skills Day / Sew On a Button
Sew On a Button
Children learn to sew a button onto felt, a practical skill they can use at home.
How to run it
- Thread a needle and tie a knot.
- Show how to push the needle through the button holes.
- Repeat until secure.
- Tie off and trim.
You will need
- large buttons
- blunt needles
- thread
- felt squares
Make it easier or harderYounger children can lace buttons on string; older children can sew several buttons.
SafetyUse blunt needles and supervise closely; buttons are a choking hazard for younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children persist with a practical skill and build confidence.
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