Why Knitting?
‘I'm proud I can knit alone and make something myself"
C. - 7yo - Knitting student.
True story! Here is why!
Crafting and DIY activities, in general, offer numerous benefits to both mental and physical health.
A knitting class for children addresses several of the educators' objectives and development milestones:
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Improved fine motor skills, dexterity, focus, muscle memory, math, and geometry (shapes, 3D)
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Increased creativity: they can wear it, show it, or gift it, and will have new ideas for designs and items.
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Boost of self-confidence and sense of accomplishment that leads to an appetite to learn more, patience, perseverance, and a growth mindset.
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Aligned with SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) objectives: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making process.
Knitting provides life skills that support the academic, emotional, and social development of growing independent children.
And they proudly wear their creations!
Programs descriptions
Enrichment
Recurring series - 6yo (1st Grade) and up.
Perfect for the after-school programs and gathering creative souls.
Format:
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In person (NY / NJ*)
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10-12 sessions
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45 - 60 min/session
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Minimum 4, max 10 participants/session
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All levels welcome - mixed grades
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No screen
Objective:
Social-Emotional Learning, learning the techniques, complete one knitted item to keep.
Included:
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Weekly 1-hour group class
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Personalized guidance as required
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Materials and supplies for the project to take home when completed.
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Guidance on personal projects upon requests
Results: 🏆
Improved fine motor skills, focus, memory, perseverance, social skills, and self-confidence. 🍒 On the cake:
Supports academic performance with problem-solving, coding, math and 3D concepts
Options:
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Special needs children groups
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Group project, charity initiative
💲 From $30 / participant / class
Knitting club
Recurring series - middle schoolers.
Best for a social circle of students who bring their own projects, get guidance, and support.
Format:
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In person (NY / NJ*)
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10-12 sessions
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45 - 60 min/session
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Minimum 6, max 12 participants/session
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For knitters who know the basics
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No screen
Objective:
SEL, social, and focused time on projects, sharing, and bonding.
Included:
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Quick start for beginners
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Facilitation and guidance as needed
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Bring Your Own Knit. Materials available to borrow
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1 free pattern voucher to download (**)
Results: 🏆
Improved fine motor skills, focus, memory, perseverance, social skills, and self-confidence. 🍒 On the cake:
Supports academic performance with problem-solving, coding, math and 3D concepts
Options:
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Special needs children groups
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Group project, charity initiative
💲 Starting at $ 20 / participant / class
Discovery
One-time knit / fiber sessions
Best for quiet times at camps during school break, or one-time events, and subject introduction
Format:
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In person (NY / NJ*)
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One-time class
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45 - 60 min
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Minimum 5, max 15 participants
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All levels welcome
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No screen
Objective:
SEL, introduction, and discovery
< 6 yo: fiber and wool discovery
>6yo: Intro to yarn art (pompom, knitting...)
Included:
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One-time class: 45 to 60 min
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Materials, prints, and all supplies
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10-min introduction to the subject
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Hands-on experience
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Interactive and open conversation
Results: 🏆
Quiet time activity supporting creativity, fine motor skills, textile awareness, and sustainability.
🍒 On the cake:
Safe, low gear, low tech, low mess!
Options:
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Adaptable to age and size groups
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Special needs children groups
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Multiple sessions plan
💲 Starting at $ 35 / participant / class
(*) For any interests in person, outside of NY / NJ area, contact us to evaluate.
(**) Patterns published at brooknit-bonneterie.com only.