PEACE BY PIECE QUILTING CLUB AT MY HIGH SCHOOL
11-15-2010, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by New Quilter
After teaching 6th gr. math for almost 30 yrs., some of the most rewarding lessons my students learned were not things from their textbooks...I taught them how to make alot of projects that used their math lessons; then we held a Christmas craft fair to sell those projects. After the craft fair, I loaded alot of volunteer students into my van to buy groceries with the money were made. Another group of volunteer students helped to make up Christmas food baskets for needy families in our school district. Even now, almost 10 yrs. after I retired, I often see some of my former students...our craft fair and Christmas food baskets are one of the things they remembered most from being one of my students....it's great to hear from others who are teaching more than textbook lessons... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
11-15-2010, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by maddenkids8
What a great idea. If I had extra fabric, would you want it? If so, what address should I mail it to? I need to clean out my stash as I need the room. You can email me with the answer if that is easiest. [email protected]
11-15-2010, 07:33 PM
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This is the sort of "Good News" that needs to be in the media headlines to show what the "Youth of Today" is all about, instead of all the negative stuff we generally read about. Probably why you got such a big turn - out as well, as they basically want to do good things. Well done to all of you.
11-15-2010, 08:10 PM
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I agree with what all the others before me have said. You are doing a wonderful thing helping the kids learn how to sew and then to give to others. They look like the are really enjoying themselves. You are a positive influence in their lives and they will always remember you for the time and patience you have shown them. Thank you so much for sharing your project with us, it does us all good to be reminded there is goodness out there. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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