Students were immediately emotionally involved and were interested in doing what they could to help. They assessed the needs and wanted to know how they could help. Daybreak requested that the project also include stuffed toys so the children could have something to hold at bedtime. Action Students sew on regular Singer sewing machines and use a serger to make finished seams on clothing items. A computerized sewing machine is used to add touches of embroidery.
Students make fabric bears stuffed with fiberfill.
Reflection Progress and completion are marked using videotape and photographs. Finished items are displayed in a large hallway case in the high school. Articles from the local paper documenting the project are also posted here. This allows other students and staff in the building learn about the work. It generates lots of questions and discussion.