Craft: Loom Weaving

Loom weaving is a great activity for 1st graders. It is simple and fun to do. We were given a piece of cardboard with 4 pieces of string to weave through. We then had to use both yarn and pipe-cleaners to create a unique design and patterns.

Before we began, we watched a video on how to weave and the different techniques to weaving patterns. The weaves couldn't be to tight, they would bow in the sides of the string; the weaves couldn't be too loose either, making the piece look sloppy.
Another way to do this piece would to be to have more string added to create more designs and patterns. Or if you could use real looms, it would make the project just as fun. If you want to do more, you could tie off the ends of the string and maybe create little bags buy sewing the sides together with yarn or pipe cleaners.