| Children_of_the_Moon An online playhouse with weekly themes, arts and crafts, and activities to augment learning through safe exploration of the web. |
| A_Child\'s_Project Instructions for a macrame plant hanger done by a young lady. Complete with pictures and detailed instructions. |
| Clag_Topics Pages for painting, and cutting/pasting activities can be downloaded free. Each page includes instructions and a picture or example of the finished project. |
| CoonskinCaps_com Tells about the history of the coonskin cap and provides instructions on how to make a raccoon cap and other items from the American frontier period. |
| Craftown__Free_Kids_Crafts Magical puff paint, patchwork flower pots, dancing spoons, recipe cards, and other fun projects. Also offers special crafts for Valentines, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. |
| Crafty_Noodle Kid craft projects for all occasions. Includes instructions and photographs. |
| Crayola Lots of easy, kid-friendly crafts. |
| Creative_Kids Fun activities for kids and families who love invention and creating crafts. |
| Dear_Grandpa_Pencil Free monthly e-zine offers inexpensive fun, information, and activities. |
| DIY_Valentines Learn how to make valentines using Avery sticker labels and computer templates. |
| Easy_Tie_Dye Basic tie-dye instructions to create t-shirts with sunburst, line, and circle patterns. |
| Elmer\'s_Glue Many crafts for kids, including educational projects. Also offers projects for s and markets supplies. |
| Etcetera Arts and crafts webzine with projects, tips and a kid's korner. |
| Family_Crafts_from_About_com A large index of craft projects for kids of all ages. |
| Free_Paper_Cards Internet users residing in any part of the Globe may send free paper greeting cards to their loved ones in India, who may not have regular access to the Internet. |
| Hatchling_Day_School_Kid_Crafts Craft projects for little crafters. |
| Holiday_Paper_Ornaments Tells how to make paper ornaments using a coffee can, colored paper pulp, blender and cookie cutters. |
| How_to_Make_a_Pop-Up Joan Irvine, Canadian children's author, explains with step-by-step drawings how to make a simple pop-up card. |
| HowToMakeStuff_com Includes directions for making toys and games, kids recipes, art and crafts, science projects, and costumes. |
| Kid\'s_Domain_Craft_Exchange An index of craft projects submitted by parents, teachers, and kids |
| Kids_Holiday_Crafts Free crafts, games, puzzles and coloring pages. |
| Kid\'s_Kreate Step-by-step projects for kids of all ages. |
| Kid\'s_Page Art and craft ideas for preschoolers through upper elementary students. Includes seasonal activities and printable coloring pages. |
| Kids-Idea Features cutting paper, crafts, flipbooks, musical instruments, bookcovers, calendar, jigsaw, puppet, and holiday categories. |
| Kidz_Korner Activities and crafts for grade school kids. |
| KinderCrafts Crafts for pre-school through elementary aged children. |
| Linit_Starch_Craft_Ideas Ideas for kid crafts using liquid starch. |
| Magical_Kingdom_Art_Page Offers printable craft projects, greeting cards, and coloring books. Graphics intensive. |
| Makestuff_com Collection of crafts and cooking projects for kids. |
| MakingFriends_com Free creative activities for kids ages 2 through 15. Also markets craft supplies. |
| Marcel\'s_Kid_Crafts Instructions for windowcolor, Easter crafts, mosaics, basketry, soap making, beading, stamps and stencils from a teenage boy. Includes blog and newsletter. |
| Michael\'s_Kids_Club Craft ideas for kids from 4 to 11. |
| Nestle_-_VeryBestKids_com Offers hundreds of arts and crafts, cooking and baking, learning fun and holidays and celebrations activities. |
| Rainy_Day_Craft_Ideas_for_Children Offers instructions for a few projects, such as gak, playdough, bookmarks, and bath salts. |
| Squigly\'s_Arts_and_Crafts Color pictures, create all sorts of fun things, or make personalized stationery. |
| The_Sugar_Bush Bright ideas and crafts for children. |
| Things2Make Craft ideas complete with fun animated instructions. |
| Tom_T__Turkey_Construction_Kit See how many creatures you can make using the pieces cut from construction paper. |
| The_Toymaker Paper toys to print, cut, glue, and enjoy. |
| Where_Shmonsters_Go_to_Play Creative ideas for dollhouse decorating, pumpkin carving, sticker frames, costumes, and other fun projects. |
Clay cutter made with fishing line Tips for working with clay: If the clay is to be kiln (bisc) fired, it is important to ensure that air bubbles are not captured in the clay, as bubbles may cause a piece to explode in firing. Purchased clay is bubble free. Excessive manipulation of clay may cause it to dry out and be more likely to trap air. Clay activities (1 - 8) in this section may be introduced sequentially. Activities 9 - 10 are not sequenced. All activities should be undertaken with full verbal instruction and demonstrations ie. in activity 1 (Introducing clay), children must hear and see clearly each action with the clay. If clay is to be bisc fired, it must air dry for about 10 days and can be turned over every 2 - 3 days to assist drying. After bisc firing, it is then ready to be painted with glaze and glaze fired. Clay is best cut with fishing line, as in the picture (look carefully), left. Pull the line tight and slice through the clay. A note about firing clayIt is not necessary to fire clay. However, unfired clay will not last whereas fired clay will last forever, has a great look and can be glazed with brilliant colours. If it is conceivably possible to fire the clay works, do it. Many schools (especially secondary schools) have kilns. Some community houses have kilns and the re are commercial firing services available. Try the schools first! Clay Activities Introducing clay Patterning a clay slab Object patterning a clay slab Tile cutting & patterning with fingers Tile cutting & patterning with objects Creating Pinch Pots Creating Clay Bowls Working with the Pottery wheel Pottery wheel - the next step Block Sculpture Hand print Making a Vase Back to Great Art Ideas for Special Artists Storyteller: Over 11,000 stories by kids. Read and enjoy! [ Home | Learning Resource | Special-Needs | Kids Activities ] [ Our Software | E-mail | Recommend this page | Links ] [ Feedback | Privacy Policy | About Us | Advertise ] Copyright © 1997 - 2002 Education by Design. All rights reserved. 