Nasco Sew Your Stress Away Classroom Kit
Grades 5–12
Help students explore healthy ways to manage emotions with this hands-on sewing kit designed to support social-emotional learning through creativity. Perfect for FCS or SEL classrooms, the activity introduces the concept of stress and gives students a practical, calming outlet by guiding them to sew a fidget maze using felt, thread, and marbles. Teachers can lead a conversation around stress management strategies before students begin stitching, making the experience both reflective and skill-building. The completed maze doubles as a tactile tool to help students refocus in class or at home, reinforcing self-regulation through meaningful, creative work.
Kit includes:
- Sew Your Stress Away lesson plan
- 20 sheets of felt fabric
- 20 marbles
- 2 containers of straight brass pins
- 10 sew and knit gauges
- 2 containers of embroidery needles (size 7)
- 36 skeins of craft thread
Educational applications:
- Supports social-emotional learning and mindfulness
- Teaches basic hand sewing and stress reduction strategies
- Ideal for small-group FCS, SEL, or enrichment activities
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
| Item Weight | 1.80 lbs |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.50 |
| Width | 11.00 |
| Height | 4.50 |
| Manufacturer | Nasco Education |
| Mfg Part No | COMP-NE40163 |
| Age | 10 yrs-18 yrs |
| Grade | 5-12 |
| Prop 65 |
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| School Type | Elementary School, High School, Middle School |
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