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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2 Responses to “What arts and crafts do 8 to 12 year olds like to do?”

  1. Steven D says:

    Here’s a link:http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/

  2. ArtsySoul says:

    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:)

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