Abbie designed and made a pencil roll using felt, sewing kit, hot glue gun and ribbon. She also decorated the pencil roll and is now using it as a functional item.

Art

• Abbie learned about color coordination and design by choosing and combining different colors of felt for her pencil roll.
• She also learned about texture by working with the felt material and sewing it together.
• Abbie practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while using the sewing kit and hot glue gun to assemble the pencil roll.

For continued development, Abbie can explore different art techniques like embroidery or appliqué to further decorate her pencil roll. She can also experiment with different materials such as fabric paint or fabric markers to add more color and patterns to her designs.

Math

• Abbie used measurement skills to cut the felt material into the appropriate size for the pencil roll.
• She applied mathematical concepts of symmetry and proportion while designing and arranging the pockets for the pencils.

To further develop her math skills, Abbie can explore different geometric patterns to incorporate into her pencil roll design. She can also experiment with different shapes and sizes of pockets to hold various writing utensils.

Science

• Abbie gained knowledge of different materials and their properties by working with felt, a soft and flexible fabric.
• She learned about the concept of heat transfer by using the hot glue gun.

To continue exploring science concepts, Abbie can experiment with different materials to see how they affect the functionality and durability of the pencil roll. She can also learn about different adhesive options and their properties when attaching materials together.

Book Recommendations:

• Felted Wool Projects: 25 Colorful and Stylish Designs to Felt and Sew by Kari Cornell: This book provides step-by-step instructions for creating various felted wool projects, including pencil rolls and other functional items.
• Math Art: Hands-On Math Activities for Grades 2, 3, and 4 by Stephanie Paris: This book offers hands-on math activities that combine art and mathematics, encouraging students to explore mathematical concepts through creative projects.
• The Science of Everyday Materials: A Hands-On Investigation of Properties by Steve Tomecek: This book introduces children to the science of materials, explaining different properties and providing interactive experiments to explore those properties.

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