Crafting with Children
Rebecca J. Gayton
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Kids Still Struggling with Sept. 11?
Getting kids to talk is sometimes like pulling teeth. Many parents suggest talking to children while they're engaged in something else gets them to speak more freely. I find conversation easier to initiate while we're doing a friendly craft at the kitchen table. It's also a great time to make some ...
Hop, skip and jump into spring with these craft and activities. Learn more about Passover and Easter with the links offered and create wonderful holiday and spring time crafts. Have fun, and remember, this week is National Library Week!
Celebrate Seuss, Read and Create!
We're celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday and National Read Across America by combining our love for stories with our passion for craft activities! Join us!
St. Patrick's Day Fun (March 17th)
On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish! This article includes sites to educate you and your children about the Irish folklore surrounding the holiday and some wonderful craft activities to help brighten the day.
We'll be making cards this year. Will you? How about a hat or gift box. Learn about the origin of the holiday and it's traditions to share with your kids while your doing your Valentine's Day activities.
Halloween Costumes - Quick and Cost Effective!
Here are some ideas for Halloween you and your kids can work on together. Using a sweat suit as a base, all are quick, inexpensive and the sweat suit can be used again!
Fall crafts are some of the most fun and colorful. Explore the world changing around you. Preserve some leaves. Try some of these awesome craft ideas with your kids.
Calendars, pencils and other school related activities
This article offers ideas relating to creating calendars, stickers, pencil toppers, back pack tags and key chains with your young person.
Now that the kids are back to school, link your crafting activities with their school work.
Heading back to school should be fun. In this article I offer several ideas giving parents and students a chance to connect and enjoy preparing for the classroom.