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Making Learning fun! Use crafts!

by: jskell911( 2321Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 1000 Reviewer
37 out of 46 people found this guide helpful.
Guide viewed: 6648 times Tags: Learning | Homeschool | Crafts | Education | Children


Are you always looking for ways to entice your children to love learning? Are you a Homeschooler who needs some hands on ideas? How about crafts or activity kits?

There are so many options to choose from right here on Ebay! First you need to figure out what is to be learned. Then you can alter the craft or kit to suit your needs.

I have found quite a few great kits from Scholastic that seem to fascinate my son! He is a very hands-on kid and these really get him into it. They have kits for candle making (motor skills), Icky science kits (need I say more?) and so much more. My son is 9 and I would say these kits are great for kids anywhere between 5 and 11 depending on what you are teaching.

I do have a few listed in my store, but I know there are many others out there.

Did you also know that jewelry making is great for developing fine motor skills! Now's a perfect time to start because they can give their handywork out for gifts throughout the year!

Field trips to local places are also a great bet. Everyone has history  and science right in their backyard, so to speak.

If you have a child who is interested in science, how about a scavenger hunt? Look though science books and let them lose in the backyard with their list!

Crafts are always a great idea for developing both fine motor skills and creativity! And with the variety available, it's easy to find one the correlates to their special interest. How about a scrapbook? Even if it contains all kinds of Pokemon info, they are getting practice in the skills they need and creating a work they can be proud of!

You can check out my store for tons of craft supplies or ideas. Or Ebay itself is loaded with this great stuff!


Guide ID: 10000000000010568Guide created: 10/05/05 (updated 09/30/07)

 
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