Lesson plans for Handwork

Third Grade Spinning with Rocks  

OBJECTIVE
Students will: 

1.  Spin with Roving and River Rocks

MATERIALS

·         Small river rocks pre prepped for class

·         Roving

·         Extra rocks in case some come apart.

SET UP AND PREPARE
All handwork bags should be on chairs. 

All rocks are made into drop spindles before class

Roving is separated before hand

DIRECTIONS

• 1.      Pass out rocks
• 2.      Talk about spinning and ply
• 3.      Have the students spin with you
• 4.      Show them how to change roving
• 5.      To end, show them how to make a twisty twirl for a bracelet

SUPPORTING ALL LEARNERS
Walk around room to answer any questions that the students might have.

LESSON EXTENSION

Let them take home their spinning rocks .

ASSESS STUDENTS
Observe students as they work. Make a note of those students who are talking too much and not working

ASSIGNMENTS -0
EVALUATE THE LESSON

1. Did students listen to the story  2, Did they listen to instructions if not why? 3. Were they quiet and respectful?  4. Were they able to make a twisty twirl?