The word 'textile' is used to describe a wide variety of materials, both natural and synthetic, which have been woven or have fibres bound together mechanically, by hand or naturally. As an area of experience in art and design, 'textiles' is closely related to collage. It provides young children with the opportunity to work with materials such as fabrics, wool, thread, string, felt, ribbon, cotton wool or faux fur.
Through experimentation and play with threads, fibres and fabrics, young children begin to develop knowledge and understanding of the potential of the materials. When working with textiles, you can allow children to select their own materials and to communicate, express and develop their own ideas.
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