French Knitting (tolletjiebrei) is a fantastic activity for kids that works both sides of the brain – logic and creativity. It improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while developing focus and creativity.
But, apart from these obvious benefits, French Knitting also gives kids a sense of accomplishment – it teaches them a new skill and, with practice and some hard work, they can create something of their own. That is a life skill that can be applied to a lot of other situations.
At Union Preparatory School, the learners are fortunate to have educators who go the extra mile when it comes to teaching their learners interesting new skills!
Seen here are Union Preparatory School’s Grade 2’s hard at work on their French Knitting technique!