Tri-County Family Quilt is the project that during the Covid 19 pandemic allowed children and their families to meet social-emotional needs, such as the lack of connection that students may have missed due to online learning, restricted school relationships, and insufficient socialization among children. The Quilt Project allowed connections between families and their environment through art and storytelling, plus many more benefits that you will learn about by listening to the episode.

The families who participated in the project spent time together expressing their love, learning and growing together. All of the pieces of quilts were assembled and displayed at the Charleston Children's Museum. A living exhibit that represents the harmony of the cultures around us, generational knowledge and togetherness. This episode wants to be a testimony of the voices and stories around this project.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

LINK TO TRI-COUNTY PLAY COLLABORATIVE
Founded in 2021 by a group of organizations with a dedication to early childhood education and a passion for equal access for all children to opportunities to learn through play in cultural institutions, historic sites, and natural habitats, The Tri County Play Collaborative is today an association of 12 Play Partners in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. With the support of our Wonder Funders, we offer cultural, outdoor learning events and play programs to young children and their families, along with professional development trainings for their teachers.
https://www.tricountyplay.org


DIRECT LINK TO ENTER CHILDREN´S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage the potential of young children by inviting families of all backgrounds to explore environments and experiences that spark imaginations and stimulate curiosity through the power of play.
https://explorecml.org

FIRST STEPS
South Carolina First Steps is the state's only comprehensive early childhood initiative focused on preparing children for school and success in life. partners with families, early childhood educators, and communities across the state to support the success of children ages birth to five
https://www.scfirststeps.org

BERKELEY COUNTY FIRST STEPS
BCFS is a state initiative to prepare young children for school and a life of learning beyond.
http://berkeleyfirststeps.co

COOKIE SEWS QUILTS
Torreah "Cookie" Washington's vibrant quilted murals pay homage to her African-American history, her rich family tree, and her expansive spiritual practice. Her uniquely moving works reveal the skill, discipline, patience, and expertise of a woman who has turned the gifts of her ancestors into her artistic visions on canvas.
https://www.cookiesewsquilts.com

STANDARDS FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS
CFEC primarily focuses on underserved families and their students (low income, English learners, people with disabilities, people in foster care, immigrants, the homeless, and underserved communities). Housed within the SC School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) at the University of South Carolina College of Education, CFEC will make its tools, trainings, and materials available to all stakeholders statewide through its website. and other places.
https://cfec.sc.gov/ready-set-kindergarten

LEARNING TO MAKE A MULTICULTURAL QUILT
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPfOr_F1MZxq0IPLsLGGIGaCC5MsljXXmWvWi5ETFHQ/edit?usp=sharing.

PHOTOS
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IdGvK-1zM0SKiqpO-V4ggC9IkwTzI59P?usp=sharing

TRI COUNTY PLAY COLLABORATE INSTAGRAM LINK
https://instagram.com/tricountyplaycollaborative?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=