ChildsPlay
31-08-2011, 16:30
Children love to make and create. With a fabulous stocked up container of bits and pieces the options for them will be endless and development of fine motor skills, spacial awareness and creativity, to name a few, immeasureable.
If you think your child is preparing to take the leap into this exciting stage of development then take a look at the list of items I suggest for a fun and entertaining Craft Container.
Before starting ensure that your child has a comfortable place to create. Either their own table and chair, or a booster seat at your dining table. Another tip is to prevent spills onto the table or floor by placing an appropriate clothe over the table and the surrounding floor. (This will make the activity easier to clean and tidy)
The list:
A3 or larger paper, newsprint is fine, however if you are planning to keep a certain creation, then thicker paper would be best.
Glue, glue sticks, clag paste and craft glue.
Sticky tape, clear and/or masking.
Scissors, remember child safety scissors are best to learn with. But once mastered a range of decorative craft scissors are such fun to use.
Paper plates, small and large.
Crayons
Washable markers/textas
Paint, poster paint and/or water colours
Variety of paint brushes and sponges
Wrapping paper
Party streamers, both paper and crepe
Wooden Pegs
Assorted fabrics and wool
Curling ribbon in a range of colours, patterns and thickess
Stickers,ranging from simple dot stickers to more elaborate 3D stickers
Paddle pop sticks, natural and/or coloured
Craft match sticks, natural and/or coloured
Feathers
Furry mini Pompoms
Once collected, try to separate items by using smaller containers. It makes storage neater, and access to specific items simpler.
Please note, that eventhough I have listed many items, I would not neccessarily recommend offering all items at once. It may be overwhelming and confusing, especially if your little one is new at this activity. Think about what you would like your child to focus on. For example, crayons, sticky tape and feathers will enable your child to focus on learning how to manipulate and use the tape to stick feathers to a paper plate to create a paper plate chicken.
When you've collected all your craft and set up your space, the next priority is to get crafting!! Remember, keep it simple and let your child's creativity lead your creations.
Obviously this list is just the beginning, if you would like any further options or specific craft ideas please contact me with the age of your child/children and I'll be happy to offer some suggestions.
Happy crafting!!
More... (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/entry.php?72-Craft-Container-Top-20-Items!)
If you think your child is preparing to take the leap into this exciting stage of development then take a look at the list of items I suggest for a fun and entertaining Craft Container.
Before starting ensure that your child has a comfortable place to create. Either their own table and chair, or a booster seat at your dining table. Another tip is to prevent spills onto the table or floor by placing an appropriate clothe over the table and the surrounding floor. (This will make the activity easier to clean and tidy)
The list:
A3 or larger paper, newsprint is fine, however if you are planning to keep a certain creation, then thicker paper would be best.
Glue, glue sticks, clag paste and craft glue.
Sticky tape, clear and/or masking.
Scissors, remember child safety scissors are best to learn with. But once mastered a range of decorative craft scissors are such fun to use.
Paper plates, small and large.
Crayons
Washable markers/textas
Paint, poster paint and/or water colours
Variety of paint brushes and sponges
Wrapping paper
Party streamers, both paper and crepe
Wooden Pegs
Assorted fabrics and wool
Curling ribbon in a range of colours, patterns and thickess
Stickers,ranging from simple dot stickers to more elaborate 3D stickers
Paddle pop sticks, natural and/or coloured
Craft match sticks, natural and/or coloured
Feathers
Furry mini Pompoms
Once collected, try to separate items by using smaller containers. It makes storage neater, and access to specific items simpler.
Please note, that eventhough I have listed many items, I would not neccessarily recommend offering all items at once. It may be overwhelming and confusing, especially if your little one is new at this activity. Think about what you would like your child to focus on. For example, crayons, sticky tape and feathers will enable your child to focus on learning how to manipulate and use the tape to stick feathers to a paper plate to create a paper plate chicken.
When you've collected all your craft and set up your space, the next priority is to get crafting!! Remember, keep it simple and let your child's creativity lead your creations.
Obviously this list is just the beginning, if you would like any further options or specific craft ideas please contact me with the age of your child/children and I'll be happy to offer some suggestions.
Happy crafting!!
More... (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/entry.php?72-Craft-Container-Top-20-Items!)