Creating story quilts is a great way to combine art, social studies and literature. Kids select a story, a published one or one of their own, to illustrate, paint on a canvas square, embellish, and mount on a felt backing.

Concepts

quilts, art forms

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview the video to determine if a part or the whole video is appropriate for your learning situation
• Begin by sharing Faith Ringgold's books with your class
• Provide directions in small, distinct steps and leave a pause between each step so kids can complete the step
• Be sure to discuss the tactile sensations they encounter during the art project
• Create a story quilt for a book that class members have read, or for a historical event, with each class member crafting one panel 

Classroom Considerations

• The resource is the 14th in a series of 32 art projects designed for the special education classroom but appropriate for all learners

Pros

• The packet includes background information on Faith Ringgold and story quilts, a materials list, images of sample panels, and directions

Cons

• None