LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

Students can explore Eye on Elegance with two programs.

Patterns and Shapes uses math concepts to introduce kindergarten through third graders to quilts. Students use observational skills to analyze quilts for basic to complex shapes and fractions. Children also learn social history of quilts and simple quilt construction.

Commerce of Quilts introduces fourth and fifth graders to fabric trade and consumerism of the early 19th century in Maryland. This program uses math conversions and social studies (geography and transportation). Students learn about Atlantic trade, movement of goods, and fabric commerce through role playing, maps, and art.

These programs are free thanks to the generosity of members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. To schedule a program, contact 202.879.3241 or [email protected].

They are using observational skills and math to engage with the quilts…All of our school programs are free.
-- Marilyn Sklar, DAR Museum Curator of Education