Weaving

This half term, Year 5 have begun developing their weaving skills, and the children have made an excellent start. Before creating their final weaving masterpiece, the class is practising on their own cardboard looms — which they have carefully strung themselves.

As part of this work, the children have been learning important vocabulary linked to weaving. They now know the terms loom, weave, warp, weft and shuttle, and they will be putting all of these into action as they continue to build confidence and control with their weaving techniques.

It has been wonderful to see how quickly the children have taken to this new skill, showing great concentration and creativity as they experiment with patterns and techniques. This practice will prepare them well for producing a more sophisticated woven piece later in the year.
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Parents and carers may recognise these current practice pieces when they are brought home (in a very different format) at the end of the year.