A Special Classroom Quilt

Social Studies/Art Activity

Have children share a special event from their lives with their classmates by making a classroom quilt.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 5-inch squares of white paper
• 6-inch squares of colored paper
• Scissors
• Tape
• A roll of white paper

WHAT TO DO

1. Brainstorm with children a list of special events. You might want to start children off with some of these ideas:
   • a birthday party
   • a holiday
   • a sports competition
   • a recital
   • a visit to a special place or person

2. Have each child draw and/or write about a special event on one of the white squares.

3. Then have each child center and paste the completed square on a colored square.

4. When everyone has completed their squares, have children tape the squares into rows.

5. To finish the quilt, have a few children cut out and tape a white border around the quilt. Children can decorate the border any way they wish.

6. Display the quilt and have children talk about their own special event.