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Tea Cake Workshop & Storytime
Memories Scrapbooking & Quilting Workshop & Storytime at Carver Museum
Tea Cake Workshop & Storytime
This interactive workshop integrates STEAM and literacy, offering students an opportunity to explore history, culture, and science through storytelling and baking. Students will read Tea Cakes for Tosh by Kelly Starling Lyons, a touching story about a grandmother passing down family history through the tradition of baking tea cakes. After
This interactive workshop integrates STEAM and literacy, offering students an opportunity to explore history, culture, and science through storytelling and baking. Students will read Tea Cakes for Tosh by Kelly Starling Lyons, a touching story about a grandmother passing down family history through the tradition of baking tea cakes. Afterward, students will apply measurement, critical thinking, and the science of baking to create their own tea cakes. This hands-on activity connects literature to real-life applications, while also touching on historical themes such as family traditions and the legacy of enslavement.
STEAM Connections
Memories Scrapbooking & Quilting Workshop & Storytime at Carver Museum
Tea Cake Workshop & Storytime
- Measurements and the science behind baking
- Reading comprehension and literacy skills
- Cultural history and storytelling
Memories Scrapbooking & Quilting Workshop & Storytime at Carver Museum
Memories Scrapbooking & Quilting Workshop & Storytime at Carver Museum
Memories Scrapbooking & Quilting Workshop & Storytime at Carver Museum
Description: This workshop celebrates African American family heritage through the art of storytelling, quilting, and scrapbooking. Students will begin by reading Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson, a powerful tale of family legacy and perseverance. They will then engage in a hands-on activity led by Ms. Brown, where they will create their ow
Description: This workshop celebrates African American family heritage through the art of storytelling, quilting, and scrapbooking. Students will begin by reading Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson, a powerful tale of family legacy and perseverance. They will then engage in a hands-on activity led by Ms. Brown, where they will create their own memory books and quilts, reinforcing skills in creativity, literacy, and cultural awareness. The workshop allows students to connect history and art with personal expression, while honoring the tradition of Black storytelling and family preservation.
Educational Connections:
- Literacy through storytelling and reading
- Visual arts: quilt making and scrapbooking
- Cultural history and creative expression