Carol PalmerApr 13, 202110 minThe Story Of DyeingThere have been a lot of big changes in my world lately - perhaps that is why I have been so drawn to this craft that is all about change....
Carol PalmerNov 1, 20203 minToo Much Handwork?People often ask me how I manage the amount of time children spend doing handwork in my classroom. They worry that if they make all these...
Carol PalmerOct 8, 20203 minMaking Beeswax CandlesWe made beeswax candles on our Fundamental Human Needs Camp earlier this year and it was a huge hit. As we try to obtain all of our materia
Carol PalmerAug 23, 20205 minGuatemalan Worry DollsIf you haven't already heard all the chatter on social media about the huge online event planned in celebration of Dr. Montessori's 150th...
Carol PalmerJul 12, 20204 minRemoving Weaving from a Cardboard LoomSince posting my lesson on Making and Using a Cardboard Loom I have had several requests for the next stage: removing weaving from the loom
Carol PalmerJun 14, 20202 minWet Felting Webinar Round UpI threw quite a lot of information at you in the webinar so I thought I'd collect some of it together here for easier reference.
Carol PalmerMay 6, 20206 minMaking Cardboard LoomsI have tried to find activities that can be presented to children without very much expert input and with materials they might already have
Carol PalmerMar 11, 20203 minMaking Charcoal the Early Human WayLast week we took our three 9-12 classes on our annual Fundamental Human Needs Camp and it was EPIC! As our school year begins at the end...
Carol PalmerJan 20, 20203 minSip'n'Stitch Community Mending CafeAs we slide into the New Year and start to look at fresh ideas and new things, I’d like to tell you about a way my students have...
Carol PalmerOct 1, 20193 minGardening and GratitudeSpring has most definitely sprung down here in the Southern Hemisphere and all our attention has turned to the garden. We use the produce...
Carol PalmerSep 3, 20195 minIndigo Dyeing - like magic, but science!I have a new love in my life. Indigo is one of nature's most incredible dyes. it is also one of humanity's oldest dyes and one of only...
Carol PalmerJul 28, 20192 minPareu PrintingWherever we go, we take out love of textiles with us, so it didn't take us long to notice that many of the fabrics in the markets were print
Carol PalmerJun 30, 20193 minA Story of Wool as a ShelterIt's been a couple of months since our students built their own shelters to sleep in on our school camp, but this week something caused...
Carol PalmerJun 2, 20193 minDiscovering Natural Dyes – The Teacup TestBut nature can be a bit of a trickster. Sometimes we find a flower or leaf that is full of beautiful colour but we just can’t get the colour
Carol PalmerMay 19, 20194 minNatural Dyeing - Going Green!Over the last few months my class has be really into dyeing. We have mostly been working with natural dyes, like the turmeric we used for...
Carol PalmerMay 3, 20193 minWhittling Knife Safety RulesMy students use sharp knives a lot. They have been chopping food since the casa and as we cook community lunch every week, they are very...
Carol PalmerApr 19, 20193 minMaking Natural RemediesLast week we went on our 9-12 community camp. Our camp is a huge deal to us as, for one week each year, we try to meet all of our own...
Carol PalmerApr 4, 20193 minMaking Beeswax WrapsThe last few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions for me and everyone around me. I have not managed to post for a while as a parent in...
Carol PalmerFeb 23, 20193 minKeeping It RealRecently I had a student teacher observing in my class. We had a hectic day and the clean up at the end did not go well at all. When...
Carol PalmerFeb 22, 20193 minKeeping It RealRecently I had a student teacher observing in my class. We had a hectic day and the clean up at the end did not go well at all. When...