Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
I would print up a bunch of HSTs on cardstock, like 3X3". Add some 3X3 squares and let them design a quilt block out of paper.
If using cardstock, be sure to laminate to make them a bit more durable.
Another way is to cut the shapes out of foamcore or coroplast. Nice and easy to move around and slide together. Do shapes other than HSTs ... anything that would be in a quilt block. It is good to have some quilt blocks in view, made with the same pieces materials, so that the ones who are not so adventurous, have a pattern to follow. After copying what you have, and/or depending on their age and abilities, they may be ready to make their own designs.
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Another that can work well is to have a small quilt set up in a frame and let them experience quilting!