Sweet, sweet story! I teach five (soon to add two more) 4Hers and the little ones are just like sponges. Soaking up everything and are so eager. This past season one was a grand champion, two were reserve champions, and the last two also got blue ribbons.
When I lived in the Washington, DC area, a friend and her adult daughter were both quilters. They gave their scraps to the granddaughter. The granddaughter played fabric store, matching up colors/prints/etc. She pressed her fabrics and used the flannel board to display her work.
We moved away about 10 years ago and I'd bet the mortgage she has already made her first quilt!
Keep your little one interested.
Suzanne