Intended as a literary study guide with activities designed for group and individual projects. Woodson in hopes of raising awareness of african americans contributions to civilization, this was later expanded to a full month, african american history month, in 1976. He does talk about slaves following the north star. Deborah hopkinson is the author of awardwinning books for children and. When grandma becomes ill, tanya decides to finish the masterpiece herself, and soon the rest of the family pitches in to help, finding comfort and connection by completing the squares and stitches. A particularly effective way to introduce the subject to younger children. When slave and seamstress clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her and her friends and family. These quilts were embedded with a kind of code, so that by reading the shapes and motifs sewn into the design, an enslaved person on the run could know the areas immediate dangers or even where to head next. Free civil war for kids mini book 123 homeschool 4 me. July 10, 1995 dragonfly books ages 48 ira children s book awardreading rainbow a young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the north. Its interesting how some of lifes greatest lessons can be found in children s literature. For me, the best part of a children s book are the memorable quotes that encapsulate an entire book in a sentence or two. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt deborah hopkinson, author, james ransome, illustrator alfred a.
Clara, a slave, is taught to sew in order to work in the big house. He has taken a serious and important subject and conveyed it simply through dramatic pictures. Threads of freedom is a studentdesigned webquest that briefly introduces the use of block patterns in freedom quilts. The following are some of our favorite books for black history month and all year long. An old tale of texas, a comanche story about a little orphaned girl who sacrifices her only doll lovingly made by.
Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of. No one will ever agree on the best quotes, but ive shared some of my favorites below and encourage you to add your own. This video is a read aloud of sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt hakims bookstore. Books that feature quilts as guides for slaves making their way north to freedom include aunt harriets underground railroad quilt in the sky by faith ringgold, sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah hopkinson, the patchwork path.
Really good stuff activity guide underground railroad. Winner of the international reading association award, among other honors, sweet clara and the freedom quilt is a stunning combination of text and pictures that can be shared with children of a variety of ages and reading abilities. Find new titles and get fresh teaching ideas by exploring book lists organized by author, holiday, topic, and genre. Homeshop children s books sweet clara and the freedom quilt. Its about how quilts were used to help the enslaved escape to freedom on the underground railroad. Buy a cheap copy of sweet clara and the freedom quilt book by deborah hopkinson. An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the underground railroad from coretta. Childrens books with quilting theme collection by kyra hicks. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt reading rainbow books kindle edition by hopkinson, deborah, ransome, james. A secret story of quilts and the underground railroad random house a family legend that said messages encoded in quilts helped slaves escape to freedom on the underground railroad, they had no idea that their hypothesis would inspire rancor from scholars who declared it false. What began as national negro history week in 1926 by carter g. Feb 01, 2017 february is african american history month. But, in doing so, they and the people who helped them broke many laws of the time. Here are paper quilts crafts activities and instructions to make beautiful paper quilts arts projects by using quilting techniques with pieces of paper.
Known as the freedom quilt patterns, these quilts were displayed as signals to slaves that they should begin to pack for the journey wagon wheel,dress up shoofly and get ready to escape tumbling blocks. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt ready read alouds. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt penguin random house. Written by deborah hopkinson and illustrated by james ransome. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. The patchwork path by bettye stroud a quilt serves as a type of map for a girl and her father as they travel along the underground railroad. By deborah hopkinson, illustrated by james ransome the snowy day. Dec 07, 2011 my final book for this blog post is sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah hopkinson with paintings by james ransome. Lucys brother brings home some quilts from another plantation where he has been on loan. Social studies freedom quilt this resource fits into the classroom management category because it serves as a reminder to students of their rights and freedoms within the classroom. Celebrate diversity and culture with this vast collection of multicultural books for children.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sweet clara and the freedom quilt reading rainbow books. He explains how each quilt pattern has a special meaning for. The 4th book in this wonderful series, the runaway quilt could be read as a standalone or as part of the series. Sep 24, 2018 if you have kids learning about the civil war you are going to want to grab these free civil war for kids mini book. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. A secret story of quilts and the underground railroad, published in 1998. While i was reading about slave quilts and the underground railroad, i decided to look into some childrens books as well. The book follows the life of clara, a young girl in slavery with a goal of being reunited with her mother and making her way to freedom. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt ready read alouds duration. I am really excited about this book because not only is it a good story to hook the kid s attention, but it describes the patterns and their meanings within the book itself. Many people who had lived in slavery saw no other way out.
There is much written about the use of quilts during the underground railroad days. This freedom quilts lesson plan is suitable for 5th grade. We asked members of the buzzfeed community to tell us their favorite lines from children s books. Using scraps of cloth and infromation from other slaves, clara stitches a map her master will never recognize. Clara, a slave and seamstress on home plantation, dreams of freedom not just for herself, but for her family and friends. American quilt arts integration book quilt childrens books freedom fiction african number 2 quilts. Sylvia is the owner of elm creek manor, a large place with grounds that plays host to a quilter s retreat during the summer. We have put together a variety of free quilting patterns for children, including decorating ideas for kids bedrooms, soft toy crafts, and cloth book patterns. This 1995 classic is a fictional story of a seamstress who helps fellow enslaved people find freedom on the underground railroad using a quilt. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine childrens books read. Freedom quilts geometry, pattern, controversy crayola. It might seem odd, but kadir nelsons illustrations for this book reminded me of brian selznicks work in the invention of hugo cabret. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sweet clara and the freedom quilt.
Over 700 free quilt patterns to start your next quilting project. Twenty years ago valerie flournoy and jerry pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an awardwinning perennial. Childrens book legend tomie depaola lives forever in his work. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt reading rainbow books. As a concept, freedom is harder for children to understand and for parents to explain in a succinct and easy way.
Favorite books for black history month reading rockets. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt is a wonderful story about a young girl who used her quilting talents to help others use the underground railroad. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt random house childrens. This is a sample chapter from picture book math by carol otis hurst and rebecca otis order info. A read aloud of, the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. Weve gathered up a great collection of books, activities, apps, and websites for learning all about heroes and superheroes. They can be funny, touching, deep, dark, poignant, or charming, but in the end, theyre just the books we love. Synopsis great aunt lucy tells her grandniece the story of an old quilt square which symbolizes an important role played by quilts in alerting slaves about escape plans during the pre civil war years. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt is an excellent historical fiction book that could be incorporated into instruction in a third through sixth grade classroom. An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the underground railroad from. Invite children to write essays describing the symbolism present in their quilt squares. Mar 25, 2015 sweet clara and the freedom quilt ebook written by deborah hopkinson. Reviews from publishers weeklya courageous slave girl plays an unusual part in the underground railroad.
Quilt patterns over 700 free quilt patterns available. As a seamstress in the big house, clara dreams of a reunion with her momma, who lives on another plantationand even of running away to. This gentle picture book presents a contemporary family whose continuation of a timehonored tradition becomes a meaningful. And chances are that we did not realize this back when we were kids. Due to this fact, i am not going to summarize the first three books as i dont think it would help any. A quilt map to freedom by bettye stroud, under the quilt of dark by deborah hopkinson, the secret to. Aug 30, 2017 including real stories about passengers on the railroad, this book chronicles slaves close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. This book is based on a true story, and i recommend reading it with kids ages 4 and up. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah hopkinson with illustrations by james ransome knopf, 1993, grades 29. Then they outline it with glue and colour it with construction paper crayons. The ability to recognize, compare, and manipulate patterns is the basis for understanding much of mathematics.
The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy, jerry pinkney. Books about quilts and the underground railroad quilting. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt antidefamation league. I highly recommend it for your children or your students. One book that enchanted me as a child was the legend of the bluebonnet. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Book sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah hopkinson. For me, the best part of a childrens book are the memorable quotes that encapsulate an entire book in a sentence or two. These charming and adorable children s quilt patterns.
Fifth graders create a freedom quilt and learn how many african americans escaped to freedom. Sometimes its only when were older that we learn to fully. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt by deborah hopkinson. Books that feature quilts as guides for slaves making their way north to freedom include aunt harriets underground railroad quilt in the sky by faith ringgold. Great aunt lucy tells her grandniece the story of an old quilt square which symbolizes an important role played by quilts in alerting slaves about escape plans during the pre civil war years.
A great childrens picture storybook by my friend and fellow athens, georgia area author, bettye stroud. Jacqueline tobin and raymond dobard first posited the quilt code theory six years ago in their book hidden in plain view. According to legend, a safe house along the underground railroad was often indicated by a quilt hanging from a clothesline or windowsill. Children can create individual squares which may be taped or quilted together as a class quilt, or they may create individual quilts by gluing a number of completed squares to lengths of craft paper which can then be displayed on walls and hallways.
The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy scholastic. Ive rounded up links to over 120 fabrics inspired by children s books, plus you can enter my giveaway for some fun book fabric panels here. Freedom quilts lesson plan for 5th grade lesson planet. The quilt becomes a metaphor not only for physical freedom but for freedom of expression. Then she overhears two slaves talking about the underground railroad. The youngest fans of corduroy, one of the bestloved children s book characters for the past five decades, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books now available in a larger size. Teacher cyber guide includes language arts activities plus map quilts. Freedom quilts geometry, pattern, controversy students follow instructions on a stepbystep worksheet to measure and draw an underground railroad quilt block on construction paper.
An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the underground railroad from coretta scott king winner james ransome and acclaimed author deborah hopkinson. When she hears about the underground railroad, which could carry her to freedom, she begins to stitch a quilt which is really a map of the area around the plantation so that, when she gets a chance, shell know where to run. Make your own secret quilt message the underground railroad was actually a carefully organized movement against the people who owned slaves and the governments that said they could do this. A young woman named clara works as a slave and a seamstress, but she dreams of freedom.
Slaves escaping to freedom via the underground railroad in the dark of night, their way mapped for them by quilts hanging on clotheslines or lowhanging branchesall the elements of a great saga are here. Find new titles and get fresh teaching ideas by exploring book lists organized by author. Fun meets function with our range of considered kids pieces, perfect for maximising your childs bedroom. Students create their own freedom quilt using four quilt blocks all out of paper. Freedom quilt tying in underground railroad material with art. Henrys freedom box childrens book read aloud henry box brown duration. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt reading rainbow books deborah hopkinson. Another featured reading rainbow title, this book is about a 12yearold slave girl who wants desperately to reunite with her mother and find her way to freedom. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Includes a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension and discussion questions and crosscurricular activites. Books for kids underground railroad barbara lowell.
Classroom guide for marcia vaughan illustrated by larry johnson. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt printables, classroom. An underground railroad diary by jerdine nolan, illustrated by shadra strickland it is 1852 in alexandria, virginia. I quilt so this was an easy way to tell her about racial divide of yesteryear and how it effects our society today. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt ready read alouds youtube. Apr 08, 2014 while, im generally not a fan of licensed fabric sorry, dora the explorer, seahawks, and tinkerbell fans.
Sweet clara and the freedom quilt deborah hopkinson. Many kids are fascinated by superheroes, with their extraordinary powers and awesome adventures. In a flash of inspiration, clara sees how she can use the cloth in her scrap bag to make a map of the landa freedom quilt that no master will ever suspect. You cant have enough storage in these busy zones, so we have a range of clever ideas aimed at making the most of the available space, as well as stylish beds and furniture that will give your kids a room they will love spending time in. When jacqueline tobin and raymond dobard explored in their book hidden in plain view. Feb 24, 2017 a read aloud of, the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. We also celebrate the lives of reallife heroes athletes, artists, activists, and government leaders role models who stood up for whats right and fair. Its no big surprise that the quilt code story caught on. Freedom quilt, underground railroad quilts, black history books. A true story of the underground railroad is appropriate for students in grades 25.
Although quilts have a strong visual prominence in the book s art, cole does not promulgate the freedom quilt myth in his authors note. Since weve been celebrating books all last month here at pieces by polly. The patchwork quilt by valorie flournoy pearson learning, 1995 the secret to freedom by marcia k. Thats why they so often stay with us well into adulthood. Since freedom, or cheirut in hebrew, is a central component of the passover story, and asking questions is an encouraged and fun part of passover, your kids may be inspired by the seder to. The underground railroad quilt code in childrens books. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt is an historical fiction picture book based on the true,littleknown chapter in african american history the underground railroad. Later, her daughter also stitches quilts that become a show way to guide captives escaping to freedom. The quilt in grandmother winter is a very special quilt, although some of the quilters among us might wonder if a quilt stuffed with goose feathers as grandmother winters quilt is wouldnt more accurately be called a duvet. Instantly download hundreds of quilt patterns in every category such as baby quilts, quilt blocks, bed quilts. Sweet clara and the freedom quilt book by deborah hopkinson.
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