We decided to make a quick little classroom quilt. I had my special-needs students practice drawing on paper first. Well, only one student could draw a heart, so we tried flowers. Only a couple could draw a flower. We tried a face. Everyone could draw that, so I gave them all a square of fabric backed with freezer paper and they drew a picture and wrote their name. Today I took in my featherweight and did a little piecing demonstration. They really enjoyed seeing their square get sewn into the top. We still have a couple of days of school after Memorial Day, so I'll hang it up for our little classroom "promotion" ceremony. FUN day!!

That is so cute! I would imagine that they are thrilled.

It looks like it is going to be a wonderful, unique quilt! Children can always make "art" and it is always wonderful to see.

very nice.

Sweet!

tell the kids great job and we can't wait to see the finished quilt

would be fun for us to post on here where we are from so the kids will know where everyone is from that saw their quilt

waving from central, Indiana, USA
State Capital: Indianapolis

What a great idea!! I bet they'll be very happy & proud of their drawings in the quilt on promotion day!!

Smiling at the beautiful pictures you all made from
Sandee
Northern Illinois,USA
Illinois Capitol: Springfield

Oh how fun. Love the bright fabric you put with it. The students must have just been delighted with what they did

How cute! Nice work kids!!

Rose from Nebraska

Awesome job!

From Kathleen in Blue Springs, Missouri

What a neat project...Kudos to you for bringing such a great idea to the classroom, which is sure to touch your students!

That is awesome! PLEASE post the finished project. I bet their parents will love it,too!
Laura
Arlington, TX
in the middle of DALLAS/FORTWORTH

What a proud moment for the kids! What a great learning experience for them! Ur an awesome teacher!!

Teachers are the best! Awesome project. I used to teach also. Have no idea when school ends here in Maine - but I'm thinking it's longer than a few days!

Teachers are the best! Awesome project. I used to teach also. Have no idea when school ends here in Maine - but I'm thinking it's longer than a couple of days!

Hi kids, your quilt is awesome. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have a great summer.

Waving from the eastern part of Texas.
State capital is: Austin.

brought a tear to my eye - how cool is that quilt?!

What a great idea. Please show the finished quilt. And hello from Ohio.

Cathy - Myrtle Beach, SC is enjoying their quilt, too!

What a wonderful idea. So glad that you took the time to figure out the smiley face. Can't wait to see it finished.

Elisabethann in CT

O so cute , your such a Great Teacher ,they did a fabulous job :thumbup:

How cute that is....thanks for sharing it....Jim

Great quilt blocks.

Sue
Middle Tennessee
State Capitol: Nashville

how cool! Kids are amazed when their little piece becomes a whole... and they will love it for the ceremony!

That's a great idea! We would love to see it hanging too!
Gwyn
Spokane, Washington

The kids are going to be so proud on "graduation day"!

Carolyn from Central Mississippi
Capitol: Jackson, Mississippi

You get teacher of the year award from me!! I just know those kids loved seeing their drawings made into a quilt. They did a fantastic job!
Waving Hi to all of you from Port Orchard WA!
Capitol: Olympia

Cute!

Wonderful idea! Working with kids is great. I did a similar project with the toddlers I work with. I painted their hand and had them stamp them on muslin...each child had a handprint square with their name on it...and in the center of the quilt I put a picture of all the kids together...with sashing....then quilted around each handprint...came out so cute...hanging on wall in the classroom. Please post pic when it's done and Happy Graduation!

looks like fun.I'm a special ed teacher too!

From one teacher to another - great job! Please post a finished pic! Happy end of the school year!

What a great idea. I hope you post a picture of the finished piece.

so nice

Something the kids can really be proud of. Cool project.
Iowa

Very creative. I know the kids loved it too.

I am thrilled sitting in my bed. what a wonderful thing to do. You are amazing.

Fabulous idea!

wHAT A GREAT TEACHER YOU MUST BE. wOW, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING TO HELP OUR CHILDREN LEARN, CREATE AND FIND PRIDE AND SELF ESTEEM IN THEIR WORK. GREAT JOB, Great idea AND GREAT QUILT!

What a precious idea!

Kids love to see their work hanging up. And making it into a quilt is a wonderful idea. Kudos to you!