Steampunk Gears Mask

Steampunk glorifies sci-fi without advanced technology! Get kids excited about this unique sci-fi genre and the beautiful artwork the genre has inspired with this sparkly mask! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Get creative juices flowing with this activity. Talk about a popular literary genre and the art and fashion aesthetics it inspired.…

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Fairy Tale Shadow Puppets

Perform your favorite fairy tales using light, shadow and color! Puppetry is a great way to get all kids involved with imaginative play. Kids who are shy about speaking in front of their peers can practice performing and public speaking while safely out of sight behind the curtain or stage. Budding writers can participate by…

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Leaf Rubbing Plate Name Badges

These beautifully detailed leaves make a great backdrop for name badges! This craft is perfect for “Getting to Know You” activities in the classroom.  Age: 4+ Duration: 5 minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice writing your name. Exercise fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R15294 Terrific Tree Craft Paper R5815 Leaf Rubbing Plates Crayons Scissors Washable Marker This quick craft is…

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Mosaic Name Tags

Give students an artistic way to label their desks or spots at their table! This activity is great for the first week of school! Practice literacy and create artistic name plates for each student’s seat. Age: 5+ Duration: 10 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice spelling names, and exercise fine motor skills. You’ll Need: Mosaic materials (Our examples use the…

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Name Bracelets

This beautiful and tactile craft is a fun spin on traditional bracelets made of strung beads! Age: 5+ Duration: 5 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills and practice spelling your name. You’ll Need: R2184 Manuscript Letter Beads Tubular Crinoline (available at craft and fabric stores) Usually friendship bracelets are knotted or woven out of yarn, but we…

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Letter Vests

Learn important language skills in a fun and interactive way. Letter Vests are durable, brightly colored and laminated. The Letter Vests are made with tear resistant material, however under extreme circumstances they can rip. If a rip occurs, carefully remove the vest from the child and … Continue reading

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Big Alphabet Picture Stencils

Teach literacy while exercising fine motor skills through tracing! Our specially designed Big Alphabet Pictures Stencils are the perfect compliment to early art and literacy learning. The stencils feature an uppercase and lowercase letter along with an accompanying image that phonetically represents … Continue reading

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