Originally Posted by lass
When I was still teaching, I use to get my ninth graders (15 year olds) to color maps or design a unit cover. They loved the activity. The community I worked in was lower socio-economically and I think they weren't exposed too much to crayons. They would sit so quietly. I always had a big box of colors for them to choose from.
I always have crayons and coloring books around the house for my grandchildre & my great-grandchildren, but I love to get them out and color because it is very calming & relazing. Teenager are still children who need love & attention. I love the story about the quilts. I am making a guilt for 1 on my granddaughter who is in a home children with behavior problems, She wants baby animals on it. Now I will make a few more for others in her home.