Cardboard Loom Weaving
Grade Level – 6
Concept/Topic: Weaving
General Goals: Students will learn about the weaving process and create their own individual weavings.
Specific Objectives:
Students will be able to…
1) Identify the meaning of loom, warp, and weft.
2) Understand and use the “under, over” technique of weaving.
3) Create a weaving using colors and patterns.
4) Be able to tie a Rya Knot
Required Materials:
Materials provided by the teacher:
Various colors of yarn
Cardboard looms
Plastic weaving needles
Students will be required to bring in a stick to finish their weavings
Procedure:
Day 1 - Students will warp their looms after a short demonstration.
Say 2 - Students will begin learning about the weaving process. This art form has been around for many years. I will have examples up on the board so that students see what they are learning about. We will discuss the similarities and differences that are noticed.
We will watch a step by step video clip on YouTube. “Weaving on a Cardboard Loom”
Days 3 - 15
Step-by-Step Procedures:
Introduce the art of weaving with pictures and examples. Demonstrate how yarn is woven on a loom. Explain the meaning of warp and weft. Demonstrate how yarn is woven using the “under, over” technique. Students can practice saying “over, under, over, under” to learn the technique. Explain how we will each be creating a weaving of our own. Each weaving will be unique to themselves.
Students will weave daily. They will create a color scheme and integrate a design into their weavings. Things to remember: Keep your sides straight! Repeat colors! Watch your stitches for mistakes! Don’t pull too tight! Weave to the very bottom of the loom!
When finished, I will demonstrate how to take the weavings off of the loom. How to put the stick through the top and how to finish the weaving with Rya Knots on the bottom. Follow with student evaluation.
Closure:
Review with the students the meaning of warp and weft. Ask class about the process in which yarn is woven at the beginning and end of each art session.
Assessment:
Did you complete a weaving?
Did you have straight sides?
Did you have color repetition?
Did you demonstrate good craftsmanship on your weaving? 
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