🎓 "Paper Quilt of Practice" – Reflective Ending Activity
31st March 25
Materials: A3 paper (one sheet per student folded into squares), pens or
pencils
Duration: 20–30 minutes
Purpose: Reflect on personal learning, celebrate group growth, and
create a visual representation of collective insights.
🌀 Step-by-Step
Instructions:
- Set
the Scene (2–3 min)
Invite the students to reflect on their journey — what they’ve learned, how they’ve grown, and what they’re taking into their future social care practice. - Create
a Personal Quilt Square (10–12 min)
Ask each student to fold or lightly mark their A4 page into four sections and complete the following prompts: - 🔍
Top left: One key concept or insight they’ve learned.
- ❤️
Top right: A moment of connection or care they’ll remember.
- 🌱
Bottom left: A personal strength they’ve discovered or developed.
- 🌈
Bottom right: A hope or intention for their future practice.
✍️ In the centre of the page,
ask them to write or decorate their initials — this will represent them
in the final paper quilt.
Encourage creative expression — they can write, doodle, or
use simple symbols.
- Sharing
in Pairs or Small Groups (5–7 min)
Invite students to share their quilt square with a partner or in small groups, reflecting on any common themes or surprising insights. - Assemble
the Paper Quilt (5–8 min)
Bring everyone together. Ask students to place their individual pages in a grid on the floor or table, with the initials facing up at the centre of each sheet.
This forms a collective “quilt” of learning and growth. - Closing
Circle (2–3 min)
Form a circle around the quilt. Invite each student to say a word or phrase that sums up their experience or how they’re feeling.