Building, shaping, cutting and gluing can be great fun as part of a student's creative journey. As responsible staff members, we must encourage students to safely and confidently use available materials while offering our guidance and support.
Download the Scissors Safety handout for guidelines and modeling tips.
Craft sticks are great for developing motor and cognitive skills. Students can get creative with sticks, as well as use them for math during homework time.
Pipe cleaners can be used to create fun crafts that help children develop fine motor skills. Here are some creative ideas using pipe cleaners. For more creativity, you can provide students with wiggly eyes, pompoms, beads and feathers.
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