Crafts Ideas for Kids

This video will show to you how to make a rose from a paper. The steps are so clear so you can follow. The idea is quite unique but simple, so even kids at age 7 or more can do this.

This is video shows how to create dog craft from wool. This video is from Craft Beautiful Magazine. I like the way they make various dog breeds from wool.

How come Lisa grumbles when it is time for her to go for her piano lessons? How come Johnny execrates the sight of his skates now? After all, these Kids were really passionate about the programs when they began. What happened? Parents are sometimes confused by the disturbing and often incongruous signals they receive from their children. One day the kids are excited about the new theatre class and in just a few short weeks they wail and moan when it’s time to go.

The first thing a family should do when a child begins resisting a previously loved activity is to listen and investigate. Do not jump into conclusions. A little bit of intelligent sleuthing is required. Ask your child what he or she does in the class. Find out what exactly is the cause of the problem. Then ask the teachers the same questions. Compare notes. You may stumble on some important clues. Usually, children start out on an activity thinking it’s all fun. But when they realize that they cannot just hang out and that they need to follow rules etc, they begin to resist. Your child may feel stifled if the program is too structured. If the discipline is too rigorous, or the activity too painful (like a karate class) some children balk. Use your own instincts. Does the program feel like fun? Would you want to attend it yourself? Are they offering enough motivation to keep the child interested?

The teacher-to-child ratio is also an important factor. Children need attention. If the number of teachers is just enough to handle a class, it is possible that your child is not receiving enough attention. State recommendations usually specify that there must be 1 teacher for 15 children.

Children try to avoid problems they cannot solve. If there are no perceivable problems with the class and the teachers, perhaps you need to have a chat with your child. If your judgment says that the place is good and the activity engaging enough, then it’s time to work with your child. More often than not, social pressures may be at work here. Does your child have friends there? If she is lonely or miserable because of the lack of friends, help her find a friend. If she finds a friend, she will get more involved in the activities

If your best efforts do not pay off, and your child still resists that fantastic guitar classes, then it’s time to let go. Shift your child to some other program. If he or she still retains interest in guitars, you can take it up after a few months. Never force the child, especially when it comes to extra-curricular activities. Since they are ‘extra’, they must bring in extra happiness and extra enthusiasm too.

You can make a great Christmas stocking from a brown paper grocery bag. It can be hanged from your mantle and stuff it with Christmas goodies.
The supplies needed is very simple, you only need Thick brown paper (like grocery bag paper) or brown felt, Pencil, Scissors, Glue, A holepunch, yarn, Markers or crayons.
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The story about Abraham can be found in the Bible in Genesis chapters 13, 18, 21 and 22. Abraham loved God very much. Because he was a righteous man in God’s eyes, God told him he would be the father of many nations. This crossword will help the kids to learn more about Abraham.

Crosswords - Abraham