Arts/Crafts for Kids/suggestions?

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Expert: Stoop - 6/19/2001


Question
My 8 year old granddaughter is with me for a couple of days and I was wondering how to keep her occupied, any suggestions?

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Hi Nancy,

Thanks for writing.  There are so many options for craft with your grand daughter that I am not sure where to begin! :-)

Perhaps you can start out by making crafts related to her favorite things.  For example, if she loves cats, make cat related crafts and so on.  I have several great resources, all broken down into different categories.

http://familycrafts.about.com/mlibrary.htm

If you would like to be able to make things with items you already have lying around your house, ythis page might be helpful:

http://familycrafts.about.com/library/bltrashtr.htm

Hope some of this helps, and I also hope you and your grand daughter have lots of fun!

Sherri

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I have extensive experience working with children, and enjoy creating craft projects families can do together. Through the years, I have experimented with many different craft techniques using a variety of supplies. My personal favorite is creating treasures from trash! Why throw away toilet paper rolls or empty coffee cans? I also love all holiday crafts.

Experience

I have been a crafter in one form or another all my life. I have also been a day care provider and an elementary school employee. I am the mother of three. As a day care provider, I created my own curriculum program and craft projects for the kids.

Organizations
I have volunteered in many youth and community organizations including Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, etc.

Publications
My craft articles and projects have been featured and/or reviewed by many publications such as Access Magazine, USA Weekend, and a few "who's-who on the Internet" books.

Education/Credentials
As an ex-day care provider and elementary school employee, I have taken various classes in child development and guidance. I have also attended many community craft classes for adults.

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