I just spent 2 weeks with two GD's, in Colorado Springs, that were born in Germany. (Their Dad is in the Air Force) They just came back to the States. Anyway, they are 8 & 10 & I got to teach them & my step daughter to sew while I was with them. They were so proud of the pot holders & microwave bowls they made with G-Ma. The 8 year old keeps saying "I got to sew with G-Ma" over & over. They are now making potholders & Microwave bowls for their teachers for Christmas. I also taught a GS to sew when he was 7 (now 22). It is so fun to see the pride in their little faces when they complete a project. A fast & easy project would be a small throw pillow. Just 4 seams to sew & then stuff.