The internet has a multitude of sites that deal with crafts for children. But what isn't there? What are the tried and true "creative" projects? What works in YOUR library?
See also: VAP Crafts
INTERNET SITES:
www.abcteach.com
www.activitiesforkids.com
www.atozkidsstuff.com
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/ -- recommended for make & takes PUBYAC 9/2011
http://childfun.com
www.coloringbookfun.com
www.coloringpages.net
www.crayola.com
www.daniellesplace.com/html/crafts.html
http:///www.dltk-kids.com
www.enchantedlearning.com
http://www.first-school.ws
http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Art/
http://www.makeandtakes.com/ -- recommended for make & takes PUBYAC 9/2011
http://www.makinglearningfun.com/activ.html
I think it may be helpful to indicate how expensive each project is too. Some libraries do not have the resources that others may.
$$$$--very expensive;
$$$--moderately expensive;
$$--inexpensive;
$--downright thrifty!
Ellison & Sizzix Machines -- $
Once die cuts have been punched out, have the children decorate with crayons or markers.
Bookmarks, Boxes, Door-hangers, Lacing Projects, Masks, Picture Frames, Puppets (Finger, Paper Bag, Regular), Spirals, Tangrams
3-D Sculpture
Artist Trading Cards
Craft Supplies--Reduce, Reuse, Recycle --$
Easy Library Crafts --$
Multicultural Crafts -- $-$$$
Musical Crafts
Non-Messy Holiday Crafts
Oops Art
Outdoor Crafts
Recipes for Storytime
Rocks--Decoupage or Paint
Simple Crafts for Preschoolers
MORE Than Simple Crafts
Crafts/Winton -- $ - $$$
OTHER IDEAS:
- Ed Emberley's Fingerprint Drawing Book, Ed Emberley, c.2000: You just need to provide the colored ink, paper, a few markers, and the wipes for clean up. Ed Emberley's birth date is October 19, 1931. "Create thumb amazing art and have some thumb birthday cake for the occasion."
- Storing completed crafts: Most folks store them in leftover media bags. Some use plastic boxes or tubs. Some use photographs and don't store completed crafts. A few don't offer completed crafts, preferring to allow the kids free rein. Some said they like to store them in file cabinets. (PUBYAC 3-24-2010)
- Craft Buffet -- It’s a feast of odds and ends and leftovers; stir in some imagination and create all kinds of crafts.
- Fall into the Autumn Spirit -- Thanksgiving crafts.
- Snowy Days and Crafty Ways -- Snuggle in for winter-wonderful stories and crafts
- Reindeer on the Roof -- Come and play some reindeer games, make a reindeer craft, and sing some reindeer songs.
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