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All too frequently, a craft lesson is an end in itself. So
much more can be done with arts and crafts to make them a
vital lesson over and above the product. You can use crafts
to teach students to make mnemonic devises such as Native
American story beads or to give them insight into folk culture
creations such as fences, homemade tools, baskets, lawn decorations,
plates and toys.
Crafts can be used for all ages and are not limited to holidays.
They can even be used as part of a multiple intelligence project
I highly recommend. In it, students research how each material
used is made, from paste to crayons, as well as the object
being made. So, we've brought together a wide variety of resources.
Of course, you can always start right here at Reach Every
Child.
REC
Arts/Entertainment
About
Folklore
Folklore resources -- always a good way to get students interested,
and here are several good links.
The
Academic Value of Hands-on Craft Projects in Elementary Schools
[PDF]
Research on value of craft lessons -- a must read
The
Activity Cupboard
Art
Lesson Plans - Art Games
ARTSEDGE
Search
Kennedy Center links
Awesome
Library -- Arts
Huge link site to art related lessons
Corking
Spool knitting is a great team project. Each student knits
part of a banner for the room. It takes time, but is a great
way to teach fine motor coordination and design, as well as
patience and respect for those that made clothes and even
rugs in a similar manner. It also helps kinetic learners.
Crayola
Arts and Crafts
Enchanted
Learning: Crafts for Kids
Expand
your Native American Curriculum
Great
Story Beads
Article on more elaborate story beads
Indian
Beads
You can substitute any common element for these beads, such
as construction paper with a hole in it, buttons or paper
clips. Each item reminds students of part of a story, and
it can become a lesson on how to make beaded bracelets. It
can also naturally result in an interest in knitting and making
a loom.
Japan
Art Education Association
Art lessons from Japan
Kids
Domain Crafts
Nice array of basic crafts, including time capsule
KinderArt:
Crafts for Kids
Lesson
Plan Sites
See this large collection of lesson plans.
Multicultural
Lesson Plans and Resources
Native
American Arts & Culture
Take
Advantage of Printables
One of the largest lists anywhere -- all free
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