What arts and crafts do 8 to 12 year olds like to do?
I have a classroom of 8 to 12 year old kids. I’ve never set up a classroom or activities for kids before on my own and I need ideas. Please help! Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Here’s a link:http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/
I have a 8 year old and he loves it when the teacher turns everything to a little game(doesn’t matter how simple).The first answer is an excellent site.
I think also origami is a good craft for older kids(google free origami patterns).
This sites have crafts for teachers also:
http://www.teach-nology.com/crafts/
http://www.teacherplace.org/
http://www.teachersfirst.com/index.cfm
I am building my own “directory” of crafts,and your question gave me a new category idea..thank you:)