Lesson 3 - Create
The Grown-Up Scoop
Crafts are a great way to explore a book in a hands-on and creative way. For Winter Lights, we invite your child(ren) to create their own paper quilt for the holidays. While your child(ren) craft, it’s a perfect time to spark a conversation with them. Find example conversation starters below!
Who’s Ready to Make a Holiday Collage Quilt?
Materials:
Scissors
Glue stick
1 matboard
3 pattern squares
3 squares of construction paper
4 strips of pattern paper
Crayons
Instructions:
Step 1
Begin by laying out all materials and playing with shapes!
Step 2
Next, start cutting out triangles, circles, squares, and any other shapes you like. Play and experiment by placing them in different ways.
Step 3
Once you have a design you like, (play with shapes or draw directly on the mat board)start to glue shapes onto the remaining paper or use the white of the matboard.
Step 4
Play until you have a design you like and use the strips of pattern paper to create a grid or not, just like an actual quilt! Happy Holidays!
5 Power Points!
Conversation Starters for Your Craft and Chat!
What are some things that you use that light up? Do they light up so you can see or do they light up just for fun?”
What holiday do you look forward to celebrating in Winter, and why?
My favorite season is _____ because_____. What about you?
My favorite thing about winter is _____. What about you?
Sometimes people make New Years Resolutions around this time of year (explain). What could you do for a New Years Resolution?