SEWING
Programs For Schools
If you are looking for new ideas for your After School, Lunch Recess or Before School programs, consider Sew Happy.
Since 2011 we have taught hand sewing to hundreds of kids in over 80 schools in Westchester, Greenwich and New York City! Last year we introduced our Sewing Machine program to Greenwich Academy and Greenwich Country Day Schools at their 2 hour Friday Afternoon Programs.
All of our instructors are trained in classroom management so that we deliver the most successful programs possible.
Hand Sewing
Simple sewing lessons allow creative kids to express themselves through their hands as they create beautiful projects, whilst improving their math, thinking and coordination skills. Time and time again we see our students expressing their joy as they complete their work, boosting their confidence and self esteem.
Our felt projects are designed at Sew Happy to appeal to both boys and girls and we are proud to say that they are made in the USA from (mostly) recycled water bottles. Hand sewing is suitable for grades 1 thru' 5.
Sewing is a great fit for lunch clubs as it is easy to work on a project whilst eating lunch, it is a calm environment and it only takes a small amount of space. Any of our projects can be adjusted to work in the lunch environment. Talk to us about bringing the life skill of sewing to your school!
Testimonial from Ridgeway School, White Plains -
We love SEW Happy USA. We have used them for Lunch and Learn programs at our elementary school, Girl Scout Meetings and summer camp for my daughter. My daughter has learned the skill of sewing both by hand and machine. She amazes me every time with her creativity and design, along with the skill of sewing. It is great to watch the instructors in our school lunch and learn and Girls Scout programs expose many children to the skill of sewing. The children enjoy it and are always proud of their end project. Great experience every time. - Bonnie Gordon
Click here to learn more about our current sewing projects.
Machine Sewing
Machine Sewing complements our hand sewing program and is suitable for longer sessions of at least 90 minutes.
We have designed this program to give a basic understanding of sewing with a sewing machine and upon completion our students will have learnt about:
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Sewing machine anatomy
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Sewing machine safety
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Straight stitch
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Back stitch
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Sewing pivots
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Sewing curves
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Pinning
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Seam allowances
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Threading the machine
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Winding a bobbin
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Sewing on a button by hand
Students use needles, pins, scissors, sewing machines and irons. Safety is of the utmost importance at Sew Happy and we follow strict rules to make sure our classes are as safe as possible. Our experienced sewing instructors are also trained in classroom management in order to ensure the best classroom experience for boys and girls of varying ages and abilities.
Machine sewing is suitable for grades 3 thru' 8. Click here if you would like to learn more about this program.
Escape The Room
Escape The Room is based on the latest craze where groups of people solve puzzles and clues to get out of a locked room. In our version we don't lock the kids in a room - instead, the students are presented with information (such as maps, historical information, building plans, directories and props) and cryptic clues they need to solve to open locks and boxes, allowing them to eventually 'escape' within the time allocated.
The clues are often in code, requiring they first 'discover' the clue. These codes are a mixture of visual, physical, mathematical and language type problems. They often require the use of tools students may not have used before such as screwdrivers, compasses, protractors, etc. The clues themselves will then require the students to examine the materials or props we set up in the room, or they may sometimes be general knowledge or logical reasoning.
The idea is that the tension builds as the big red clock counts down the minutes remaining before the room is 'locked' and the students can no longer escape! Our trained instructors know to drop the right amount of hints so that the kids do escape the room, even if it's only with seconds to spare. Through teamwork, communication, and creative thinking, the students will be challenged to complete the missions each week, while also building confidence and having a great time! Escape The Room is a fast and fun high energy program!
Escape The Room is suitable for grades 3 thru' 5. Click here if you would like to learn more about this program.
Good Old Fashioned Games
As the name suggests this club offers kids in grades K thru’ 2 a fun combination of age-appropriate games.
Board games are designed for groups of players to interact with each other. Children love technology and while it is an amazing tool it can also be isolating. Playing board games can really help develop a child’s social skills. Players learn to follow rules, communicate verbally, take turns, wait, experience winning and losing and learn how to deal with both. These are all valuable life skills that help children at school both in the classroom and the playground. Playing certain board games can also be educational and improve cognitive skills such as maths, logic, strategy, memory etc. If a child continues to play these sorts of games their confidence in these areas increases leading to better self-esteem and better mental health.
Each week there will be a different group game including:
Kim’s Game - A tray of miscellaneous items are placed on a tray and after the kids have studied them they are covered up and the kids have to remember as many items as possible– excellent for improving memory and concentration skills.
Simon Says – The kids have to listen carefully, follow instructions and perform physical activities such as jumping, hopping and dancing. We play a non-elimination version so no child is ever excluded.
General Knowledge Quiz – Age appropriate questions with multiple choice benefits kids by boosting confidence, improving academic grades and making conversations extremely interesting!
Tell Me A Story - One person starts off a story with 4 words. The next person adds 4 words. And the next, and so on. This game is a fun icebreaker at the beginning of a class.
Which Would You Rather? - The "Would You Rather" game is a fun and easy game for children of all ages to play. The age appropriate questions are great for practicing critical thinking because they require kids to evaluate two different but seemingly equally appealing (or unappealing) options and choose one. It is not only fun, but it also helps kids become more flexible on their thought patterns. Rather than holding onto an idea no matter what, they learn to consider others’ opinions. It keeps them entertained while challenging their brain to get them thinking.
After the group game students can choose from a selection of board games including Chutes & Ladders, Battleship, Hedbanz, Chess, Scrabble & Zingo.
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Homework Time
For many busy families homework can be stressful as it’s hard to find the time, space and energy to fit homework into an already jam-packed daily schedule.
Homework Time provides:
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a safe, quiet and calm space for students to concentrate
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a supportive environment
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an opportunity to develop good work habits and a positive attitude towards learning
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the chance to develop skills involved in becoming an independent learner
We realize that students need some down time after school so the first 10-15 minutes of the session is an active game like Simon Says or Musical Statues. This allows the students to let off steam and build positive relationships with others in the group.
The next 30 minutes is dedicated to homework or reading and students are expected to work independently. Students who complete their homework within 30 minutes will be asked to read for the remaining time. The instructor is not there to help with specific homework but will assist and guide the students in order to get as much of their homework done as possible.
The last 10 minutes is chill out time and students can either continue reading, or they may color or play a board game, these activities will be provided by us.
For Grades K - 3.
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How Does The Sew Happy School Program Work?
Every school has its own requirements and we try to find the program that meets the needs of your school.
How Do We Get Started?
For a personal consultation, email us or call (917) 885 7716
We are now Booking Schools
for SPRING & FALL 2020!
Schools using our programs
Bedford Village Elementary, Bedford
Bedford Hills, Bedford
Bi-Cultural School, Stamford
BMP, Rye Brook
Booth Hill, Trumbull
Bronxville, Bronxville
Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine, NYC
C.V. Starr Intermediate School, Brewster
Central School, Larchmont
Chapel School, Bronxville
Chatsworth, Larchmont
Corpus Christi, Port Chester
Cos Cob, Cos Cob
Daniel's Farm, Trumbull
Davis Elementary, New Rochelle
Edgewood, Scarsdale
Edgewood School, Scarsdale
FASNY (French American School), Larchmont
Fawn Hollow, Monroe
Fox Meadow, Scarsdale
Glenville Elementary School , Greenwich
Grafflin (Douglas G), Chappaqua
Greenacres, Scarsdale
Greenvale, Eastchester
Greenville, Edgemont
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Catholic School, Greenwich
Greenwich Country Day School
Hackley School, Tarrytown
Heathcote, Scarsdale
Hillside Elementary School, Hastings-on-Hudson
Holland Hill, Fairfield
Increase Miller, Katonah
International School of Dundee, Greenwich
Jennings Elementary School, Fairfield
Julian Curtiss, Greenwich
King Street, Port Chester
Lyceum Kennedy School French American, NYC
Manhattan Day School, NYC
Mamaroneck Recreation Center
MAS, Mamaroneck
Midland, Rye
Milton, Rye
Mount Kisco Elementary School, Mount Kisco
Nightingale, NYC - Upper East Side Mianus , Greenwich
Murray Avenue School, Larchmont
Next Level, Larchmont
North Street , Greenwich
Old Greenwich School (OGS), Greenwich
Osborn , Rye
OLS, White Plains
Ox Ridge, Darien
The Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn
Parkway, Greenwich
Parsons, Harrison
Pequenakonck, North Salem
Ps3 Village Kids, NYC - West Village
Quaker Ridge, Scarsdale
Resurrection Grammar School, Rye
Ridgefield Academy, Ridgefield
Ridgeway, White Plains
Rippowam, Mount Kisco
Riverside , Greenwich
Rye Country Day School, Rye
Rye Rec ASC, Rye
Schechter Manhattan, NYC
Seely Place, Scarsdale
Speyer Legacy School, NYC
Springhurst, Dobbs Ferry
St. Denis, St. Columba, Hopewell Junction
Sts. John & Paul, Larchmont
St. Joseph's, Bronxville
St.Patrick's School, Bedford
Van Cortlandtville School, Cortlandt Manor
Ward Elementary, New Rochelle
West Patent, Mount Kisco
The Windward School
The Windward School - WLS
World Cup, Chappaqua
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