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The Patchwork QuiltLanguage: English | Español | |
Using scraps cut from the family’s old clothing, a young girl learns the secret ingredient in her Grandma’s special quilt of memories. In this episode LeVar goes to the Boston Children’s Museum, where he discovers kids learning to make their own brightly-colored patchwork quilts. Then he explores how three generations of an Italian American family work together in their food store making some of the foods (mozzarella cheese and meatballs) that are store specialties. |
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Here are activities to do after watching this episode: |
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Sunshine MessagesSpread a little sunshine to someone who is sick or home-bound. You will need:
Have your child draw pencil lines on a paper plate to divide it in fourths. Trace over the line to make crayon “stitches.” Draw a simple picture in each of the four boxes to illustrate friendship and happy thoughts. |
Family RecipesDoes our family enjoy a favorite family recipe that has been handed down from a grandparent? If so, plan to make that recipe this week to celebrate family. If possible, invite the family member for a meal to enjoy the recipe he or she first prepared. If you have a collection of family recipes that are written on recipe cards, why not arrange those cards in a special album. Include a photograph of the person from whom the recipe came. Write personal memories of this person alongside the photo. This will be a wonderful gift to pass on to a future generation of family members. |
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READING RAINBOW has a resource library that includes teacher guide materials as well as reading programs for use in the public libraries. You can download these resources from GPN at:
www.gpnresources.com
If you would like more information about READING RAINBOW or if you would like to learn more about other educational products please visit the GPN web site.
