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Maggie
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Posted: Aug 17 2010 at 3:46pm | IP Logged Quote Maggie
Hi Moms~

Is there a resource/website/book that has a whole host of easy arts and crafts for Kindergartners/Pre-K? Most of the time, my creativity does not go beyond crayons and paper...but I would really like to branch out a bit without getting stressed out.

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Posted: Aug 17 2010 at 6:27pm | IP Logged Quote ekbell
My favorite craft site for those ages has been this one DLTK's Printable Crafts for Kids Each craft gives a minimum age recommendation and I've found that they are quite reasonable.

The crafts tend to be quite easy and use very common materials (there are lots and lots and lots of crafts using toilet paper rolls for example).
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Posted: Aug 17 2010 at 6:29pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
The Crafty Crow always has good stuff. You'll find crafts there for all ages, not just early learning, so you'll have to pick and choose. Luckily there is a TON to choose from.
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always has good stuff for the liturgical year. The St. Rose of Lima paper doll is something my dd will love. Also- check out the cross cookies from our own AussieAnnie!

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Posted: Aug 17 2010 at 8:04pm | IP Logged Quote Maggie
Whoa! A treasure-trove of ideas!!

Woohoo! Yup. This will do it. Much more fun than just coloring sheets.

Thank you all so much!

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Posted: Aug 17 2010 at 8:05pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
I used Kidssoup extensively one year. There is a membership fee (around $25), but I thought it was well worth it.


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Thank you sooo much Maggie for starting this thread!!!! I was just pondering over this exact same *issue* of mine !!!! I too need to branch out and am so thankful for all the suggestions thus far!!!!!
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You can check your library for "The Mailbox" publications- it's meant for classroom teachers, but I have used several crafts from those books in the last 2 years. The printables are right in the book for you to photocopy and necessary materials are common kid craft supplies.

Another book suggestion is anything by Jean Warren. She also has a website called Preschool Express that I use for ideas and some printables. Many activities are easy to beef up for a kindergarten/1st grader or slim down for a 2 1/2-3yo that wants to participate with an older sibling.


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