Kindergarten paper quilts can be incorporated into a variety of themes and lessons. The theme of the quilt will determine the steps necessary for completing the quilt. For example, if the lesson is a review of the alphabet, each student can be assigned a letter to write on his section with a picture of something that starts with that letter. Teachers may choose to focus on patterns and have the students copy a pattern for each section of the quilt. The beginning of the school year is time for learning about each other, so having each student write his name and draw a picture of something he likes will fit into an all-about-me lesson.
Quilts can be used in kindergarten classrooms to teach patterns. One version of this craft involves cutting a square of wrapping paper and folding it several times. Unfold the paper and color each section within the folds to create a design which will be used for a guide. Next make an exact copy of the pattern and cut out the sections. You will use these sections as patterns for cutting out sections of colored paper or felt. Allow the students to glue the sections according to the pattern on a large poster board to create a quilt. You can make the sections as large or small as desired.
To make a quilt that incorporates themes from a lesson, provide students with sheets of construction paper. Choose the size of paper that will be appropriate for the desired size of the quilt. If there are only a few students, a whole sheet of construction paper may be appropriate. For a large class, the teacher may cut 6-by-6-inch squares from different colors of paper. Each student will draw a picture or write a letter, name, word or phrase related to the lesson.
This activity can be altered in a variety of ways. Students can use construction paper, felt, wrapping paper, fabric or wallpaper to create the sections. The sections can be attached using glue or staples. Sections can be attached adjacent to each other or you can leave a space between them to create a different quilt appearance. To create a border, leave a section of the poster board or other backing material exposed or attach ribbon or bulletin board border around the edges.