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(Unit 4) Topic 7: 
​Using Literature to Support Diverse Families

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Activities to Support Diverse Families

​Topic 7 Page 13

Lesson Plan: The Name Quilt

Age Group: ​

• Infant
• Toddler
• Preschool
• School-age

Objectives:​

• Children will create a piece of collaborative artwork to enhance their sense of belonging in the classroom.

CDA Competency Standard:  
II.9.3a 

• Candidate promotes children’s sense of belonging in the classroom community.
  

​​A) Encourages children’s social interactions.

Materials: ​

• Small felt squares in different colors
  
• Sharpie
  
• One large felt square
  
• Hot glue gun
  
• Book: The Name Quilt by Phyllis Root
  

Procedure: ​

• Read the Name Quilt by Phyllis Root to the children in your care.
• After reading the book, encourage children to socialize about their families and specifically about learning one another’s name.
• At circle time or another community based time, go around and ask children their names. When they say their name encourage the entire group to say that child’s name, etc. Older children can then write their names on a felt square in a color of their choice. Younger children can choose a color of felt and a teacher can write their names on it.
• Later, combine the felt squares into a pattern and hot glue onto the larger piece of felt to create a classroom name quilt. Hang the quilt on the wall where you can reference it often.

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Assessment: ​​

• Observe and record children’s social interactions while they learn about their peers.

CDA (Unit 4) Topic 7: The Name Quilt *  Check for Understanding * Page 13

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