I fell in love with Grimm’s colorful wood doll friends, but did not fall in love with the price. These cute, colorful dolls are used to help teach young kids skills like sorting and counting. You can easily recreate these dolls by painting Darice’s wood dolls with brilliant wood dye. These sweet little “people” make great teaching tools…
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Paper Plate Felt Apple Craft for Kids
Apples are commonly associated with this time of year with fall right around the corner. The coming season inspired this simple paper plate felt apple craft idea! It’s a simple cut and paste craft that is beautiful on a small budget and fun for children of ALL ages. Teachers can even use this idea in a classroom…
Choosing Age-Appropriate Craft Projects
How to plan age-appropriate craft projects that are both fun and challenging. Children grow at different rates, both physically and mentally. Those of the same age often have varying degrees of development in fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking and problem solving. Each of these variables can factor into a child’s educational fulfillment with,…
Crafting: Teaching Lessons Beyond Art
On the surface, art class is fun. It’s a respite that takes kids away from the grind of math, science and English, it promotes creativity, and when it’s over, they go home with a finished project to put on the refrigerator. But if that’s all that comes to mind when you think of the role…
Teaching Cooperation Through Crafting
Teaching cooperation through crafting can help children learn interpersonal skills… In a world where technology has made the distance between people shorter than ever, it is critical for children to develop interpersonal skills. Communication skills are essential to high achievement in academic pursuits and are essential to a productive and fulfilling career. It all starts…
DIY Back to School Crayon Framed Chalkboard
With back to school around the corner, now is the perfect time to get crafting for school time! It is a great time to send in small teacher gifts, or create fun ways to take back to school photos with your kids! Either way, this colorful and fun DIY back to school crayon framed chalkboard is…
Student Birthday Chart for the Classroom
Can you believe it’s almost time to go back to school?! Whether you’re a teacher yourself or a parent looking for an easy teacher’s gift, this student birthday chart for the classroom is the perfect way to start a new school year. I went with a rainbow theme for my chart but you’re more than welcome…
School Work DIY Display Board
It’s hard to believe that back to school time is just around the corner! I’m trying to plan ahead and get as organized as possible before school starts. My little ones bring home lots of artwork that I love to display, so I’m creating a gallery wall to show off their masterpieces. I like to…
Arts and Crafts for Special Needs Students
How to get the most out of your special needs arts and crafts students… It’s common for children with physical or intellectual disabilities to challenge their educators. With an understanding of your students’ special abilities, you can accommodate their needs, boost their confidence and yield results that encourage their interest and participation in art projects….
Time Management Tips for Kids Classes
Time management is key for kids’ group projects… For children in a group setting, crafting projects can be inspiring, invigorating and a lot of fun — but they can also pose challenges when it comes to time management. Here are some tips to minimize the hassles and maximize the value of classes for kids. Understand…
