Symmetrical Felt Wall Hangings

For this project, the first graders learned about symmetry and fabric arts.  I tied this lesson into quilt making and the children identified symmetry in some pictures of early American quilts and discussed why people would make quilts and why they would use scraps to sew their quilts.

Then, using burlap, felt and fabric scraps, they made their own fabric wall hanging showing symmetry.  We used regular Elmer's glue to  adhere everything.  At the end, I brought out buttons and gems and those were hot glued on.

3rd Grade Radial Designs

Radial designs are so much fun to make!
The third graders made these.  Have done these before and the lesson plan directions are on previous posts.  SEE THESE!

Burlap and Felt Quilt Square- 1st grade

Symmetry

1st Grade

How can a quilt be a work of art?  

Why do people make art?  

The 1st graders looked at and discussed quilts.  We talked about shapes, layering and symmetry.   We made a fabric quilt square using felt, fabric, burlap, ribbon and buttons.  These squares were supposed to demonstrate the student's understanding of symmetry.