FREE Faith Ringgold Story Quilts, Grades 2-4
Faith Ringgold is a renowned artist, author, and activist. She is known for her children’s book, “Tar Beach,” and for her intricate quilts. Through her work in quilting, Ringgold expresses personal narratives about her experiences, and experiences of those close to her. In this lesson, students will create their own story quilts centered around their interests and personalities.
This lesson plan includes:
A biography on the life and work of Faith Ringgold to share with students
Guided questions to use for inquiry-based discussion
Step-by-step guide of how to draw a hybrid animal with accurate proportions
Visual examples demonstrating each step of the lesson
Grade-level standards for 2nd, 3rd + 4th grades
“My Story Quilt” worksheet to accompany this lesson
Ways to extend this lesson and build in written and verbal reflection
This lesson can easily be taught virtually!
Faith Ringgold is a renowned artist, author, and activist. She is known for her children’s book, “Tar Beach,” and for her intricate quilts. Through her work in quilting, Ringgold expresses personal narratives about her experiences, and experiences of those close to her. In this lesson, students will create their own story quilts centered around their interests and personalities.
This lesson plan includes:
A biography on the life and work of Faith Ringgold to share with students
Guided questions to use for inquiry-based discussion
Step-by-step guide of how to draw a hybrid animal with accurate proportions
Visual examples demonstrating each step of the lesson
Grade-level standards for 2nd, 3rd + 4th grades
“My Story Quilt” worksheet to accompany this lesson
Ways to extend this lesson and build in written and verbal reflection
This lesson can easily be taught virtually!
Faith Ringgold is a renowned artist, author, and activist. She is known for her children’s book, “Tar Beach,” and for her intricate quilts. Through her work in quilting, Ringgold expresses personal narratives about her experiences, and experiences of those close to her. In this lesson, students will create their own story quilts centered around their interests and personalities.
This lesson plan includes:
A biography on the life and work of Faith Ringgold to share with students
Guided questions to use for inquiry-based discussion
Step-by-step guide of how to draw a hybrid animal with accurate proportions
Visual examples demonstrating each step of the lesson
Grade-level standards for 2nd, 3rd + 4th grades
“My Story Quilt” worksheet to accompany this lesson
Ways to extend this lesson and build in written and verbal reflection
This lesson can easily be taught virtually!