Historical Investigation

Click the button below to learn about beady pockets.  

Information Video

Watch a video on the history of beady pockets. 

Beady Pocket Exhibitions

Activities 

 Lesson Idea 

History

Teach the children about the history of beady pockets using the resources on this page. 

Art and SESE (recycling)

Create beady pockets with the children by experimenting with other materials. Ask the children to think of what materials they could use to replicate a mini beady pocket for e.g., could they use cardboard and string or recycled lunch materials? 

Encourage the children to use buttons, stickers, or pictures they have drawn to stick on to their beady pocket. 

SPHE

Encourage the children to share what important things or names of people they put inside their beady pockets. 

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About 

Exhibitions

Support Leanne by visiting her website and sharing her work: 

leannemcdonaghart.com

Support, follow and share Leanne's work by following her on Instagram: @leanne_mcdonaghart

Activities 

Abstract Art Lesson 

• Teach the children about abstract art and use Leanne's work as inspiration. 
• Encourage the children to use their culture, traditions or home environment to inspire their art. 
• Plan a class art exhibition of the children's work that is inspired by Leanne's. Encourage the children to discuss the techniques used and inspiration  behind their art pieces.  
• As an ICT lesson, ask the children to explore Leanne's website: leannemcdonaghart.com, what was their favourite piece? Ask the children to discuss their favourite piece on the interactive whiteboard with the rest of the class. 

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About Shuttle Knit

Learn More 

Support Shuttle Knit by visiting their website and sharing their work. 

• As an ICT lesson, ask the children to explore Shuttle Knit's website: www.shuttleknit.ie
• What was their favourite item for sale on the website? 
• Ask the children to discuss their favourite item on the interactive whiteboard with the rest of the class. Encourage those interested in fashion to detail what they would pair the item with, what occasion is it suited to for example, work or occasion wear etc. 
• Create a fashion show in the classroom by choosing 3 judges. In groups, as the children to use things in their environment to create fashion pieces. The judges will decide the winner of the fashion show. 

Start Knitting

Practice the basic knitting skills with helpful videos below