KidKnits - inspiring kids to change the world

KidKnits is a complete, easy to implement, service-learning curriculum

Our complete service-learning curriclum, including videos and downloads for all student handouts, is included with all of our school and youth group orders.  You will find that our video tutorials, curriculum videos, and lesson plans are creative, engaging, and easy to implement.

The KidKnits curriculum integrates both reflection and action.  Lessons are included on creative problem solving, mathematics, world cultures, narrative play acting, and reflective journal writing.  We have created ten flexible lesson plans that can be used across disciplines or in a self-contained classroom setting.  Our lesson plan modules were developed for a 50-minute class session; each module introduces the service-learning content with background information and a hands-on group activity for approximately 20 minutes.  For the remainder of the lesson time, students are given an opportunity to loom knit their own KidKnits hat.  Step-by-step video and written instructions are included.  Students are able typically to complete their hats in approximately 2.5 hours of knitting time.  Round loom knitting, the KidKnits way, is enjoyable for both boys and girls.  The curriculum and craft are targeted for middle school students between the ages of nine and twelve, or grades 4-6.

"You're never too young 
to change a life 
on the other side of the world."
- Ellie, age 9, founder of KidKnits

Curriculum modules include:

• What is poverty?
• Resources do matter.
• Leading with empathy.
• Movements can change the world.
• Where is "the other side of the world"?
• The dignity of work.

What lessons are taught through the KidKnits curriculum?

Our custom curricula offer comprehensive service-learning lessons.  Students use a hands-on approach to experience concepts on world poverty, empathy, community activism, geography, and leadership.  Our in-school curriculum is aligned with Specific Common Core educational standards.  Our after-school curriculum enables classes with more time to dive more deeply into the KidKnits principles with fun and engaging activities.  Both curricula include videos, detailed lesson plans, and student printables.  Students are transformed as they identify with the women and families working with KidKnits and experience the power of service in their own lives.

A Unique, Hands-on, Service-learning opportunity for your school or youth group.

KidKnits was founded by a nine-year old knitter, Ellie, who believed that "You're never too young to change a life on the other side of the world.  Through the fair trade import of handspun yarn from women living and working in poverty in developing countries, KidKnits offers a simple craft kit for a student that is integrated with a comprehensive service learning curriculum.  KidKnits is dedicated to two separate, yet uniquely connected goals.  The first is to support dignity and sustainable employment for vulnerable families living in poverty in developing countries.  The second is to honor our founder's belief and inspire youth to help change lives around the world.