A Quilt with a Difference - Level 21-22

A Quilt with a Difference documents the creative journey of a classroom making a quilt from cardboard print. Presented in a first-person narrative, the non-fiction text blends instructional and narrative formats to show students working collaboratively from design brief to final product. Alongside vibrant photographs and diagrams, the book introduces printmaking techniques and highlights the integration of design, problem solving, and mathematics in an artistic project. It promotes student voice, creativity, and teamwork, making it ideal for cross-curricular learning in art, literacy, and maths.

Educational Benefits

• Demonstrates procedural text in real-world contexts
• Promotes problem solving through creative projects
• Integrates visual literacy with instructional reading
• Links maths skills to design and craft activities

Classroom Ideas

• Create a class mural or cardboard print artwork
• Write a design brief for a classroom improvement project
• Explore texture and printmaking in visual arts
• Discuss the importance of collaboration in group tasks

Safety & Information

• Ages: 6+
• Size: 210mm x 199mm
• Safety: Adult supervision recommended for any follow-up printmaking projects using tools