Neighborhood Quilt
Every neighborhood is full of interesting stories. Gather friends to record favorite local scenes in cut-paper collages similar to those made by Faith Ringgold.
1. Use Crayola® Scissors to cut large squares from construction paper.
2. Think about what you see in your neighborhood. Cut a variety of paper shapes to show the landscape in your collage. If you live in a city, you might use geometric shapes to represent buildings. If you live in the country, perhaps you see green fields, mountains, or forests.
3. Glue your shapes to the larger square with Crayola Glue Sticks.
4. Using Crayola Markers and Crayons, add drawings of your friends and family doing their favorite things.
5. Arrange several quilt squares together on posterboard. Attach them with a glue stick. What stories can you share using the Neighborhood Quilt as a beginning?
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
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