Introduction to Loom Beading

We are happy to have the Indigenous Program team with us this week as we do loom beading with 2 of our grade 9 classes. Today we started with an introduction to loom beading, and the sharing of teachings. We learned to keep a good mind while working, and to put positive intentions into our work.

We talked about the different math that can be explored through beading. Concepts like symmetry, rotations, reflections, area model, percent that is a certain colour, lines, parallel lines, slopes, intersections, shapes, angles, proportional reasoning about how many red beads to add for each pattern repeat of 3 rows etc…the list goes on!

Students then designed their patterns, and started beading.

We learned the process for getting started. Thread 11 beads onto the needle. Bring them under the work. Pop them up through the strings with one bead between each pair of strings, and then thread the needle back through, on top of the strings this time.

it was impressive to see the progress students made in one period!

Thanks to our guests who shared their knowledge, experience, and teachings with us today.