We borrowed the gym floor, got into our quilt groups and away the kids went... laying out the quilt designs of their blocks.~
I think they had fun, I had fun watching and listening to everyone discuss the colors and layouts, and then watching them step back and look, then go rearrange them again.
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after the class was done with laying out the quilts - the kids had to go back to class and do some serious learning! And I pinned the
quilts together so they can sew them. Did you know that the ground gets farther away each time you have to get up ?~
I am sure I have mentioned this .. but I have a 5th grader this year and it is really fun watching him to. He is already a quilt maker, so I like watching him listen to everyone else, and also offer his opinion.
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I think 5th grade is a hard year for kids. They are trying to be
adults, and trying to stay kids, and a lot of times aren't willing to listen to others' opinions, or figure out ways to assert their own opinion. Sometimes they assert their opinion in a not so nice way, or a name calling way. I don't like this at all. My favorite phrase that I overheard from a student - " My that is interesting, but what about....."~
So how do we teach them all to listen? Figure that out and you could have a best seller on your hands *grin*
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It was a fun morning... and the quilts are going to look good. They have a good eye for color and design. Now maybe they will share some of their tips with me!
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Have a good night - and stay out of the snow!
This is such a good project for these children. Group decision making is difficult at any age. They are learning more than quilting. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou are right I think 5th grade is rough. I think my daughter had more homework in 5th grade each night (to get ready for middle school) than she has had since and she is now in high school.
ReplyDeleteKathie L.