Creative Summertime Ideas for Children and Teens
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The summer months are filled with many varied activities for children and
teens. Yet, they can become bored at times. Snip that boredom in the bud with
some fun filled creative activities. You'll want to especially check
out the *free* e-mail newsletters available from Garden Artisans, Fun Felt,
Kids Learn to Sew plus receive free online art lessons available from Visual
Manna. Please see
http://www.rollanet.org/~arthis/lessons4.htm
Below are some specific links to sewing, quilting and weaving projects children
and teens will enjoy,
Creative Addiction
Children marvel in working with various textures and colors of different
fabrics. They especially enjoy working with yarn and thread to create their
own masterpieces. Imagine their joy in embroidering a design or their name
on a table cloth, apron or other item available from Creative Addiction.
These personalized aprons can be used for art, cooking or other practical
classroom exercises. Visit http://www.amonco.org/creative_addiction.html for
additional information
Wild Pony Baskets
Wild Pony Baskets offers a variety of colorful basket weaving kits for children
and beginners. The kits have been designed to teach a wide variety of
introductory basketry skills. Each kit is pre-cut ready to weave. The kits
include all necessary materials and can be made in a single sitting. The
step-by-step written and photographed instructions let the child move with
confidence through the project. Wild Pony Baskets kits bring personal
satisfaction to a child as they express themselves through the ancient craft of
basketry.
When you visit the Wild Pony Baskets' home page be sure to click on the
hyperlink "weavers" located at the bottom of the page. You'll see the young
weavers at work and get a better idea of how you can incorporate these kits
into various learning situations. The Wild Pony Baskets weaving kits are
perfect practical life extension exercises. They can also be used at summer
camps, for scouting projects, school and after-school projects and in
homeschooling settings, to name a few!
To learn more about all about Wild Pony Baskets and how you can use them right
now in your home, school and recreational settings visit AMC Resource
Directory/Wild Pony Baskets http://www.wild_pony_baskets.html
Ruth Dilts Design
Does your teen show an interest in needlepoint or embroidery? Are you looking
for an activity that the two of you can do together? What better way to show
that special teacher, relative or friend just how much you care by creating a
treasure that will be used during the holidays for years to come. Designer Ruth
Dilts' Christmas ornaments have adorned many Christmas trees including the ones
at the White House and Buckingham Palace. Involve your
teen in creating some wonderful seasonal ornaments as well as getting ahead
start on making some wonderful gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Visit
http://www.amonco.org/ruthdiltsdesign.html for details.
Kids Learn To Sew
Children enjoy being able to create something themselves. Many children are
eager to learn to sew, but some become frustrated because the directions for
many patterns may be confusing. These children may not be familiar with the
terminology used or lack some skills to learn this practical skill and art
themselves. Parents and teachers who haven't had much, if any, experience in
sewing may also feel the same frustration when they attempt to present sewing
lessons to students. Finally, there is a method that will help both
parent/teacher and student feel enthused about creating some marvelous clothing
and other items.
Visit http://www.KidsLearnToSew.com/montessori.html for complete information.
Don't forget to subscribe to the various *free* sewing
newsletters. Write to in...@sewingprose.com to obtain a current listing of the
free, e-mail newsletters available!
Be sure to also read the article,
Why Children Love Weaving! by visting
http://www.harrisville.com/html/friendlyloompdts.html
Harrisville Designs
Children immediately grasp the technique of weaving with the simple, sturdy
loom. Children can make wallhangings, purses, coasters, "mug rugs", blankets
and rugs for doll houses, magic carpets and more!
pegLoom includes everything needed for a complete woven project.
Visit http://www.amonco.org/harrisville.html for details.
Kids Kits
Gerry and Helga invite you to learn the art of craft and sewing the easy way -
the kit way! Their aim is to stimulate children's creativity. We put together
kits which encourage children to design, create and complete their project in a
fun and easy way. They believe that this will give each child a sense of
achievement and promote greater life skills.
Visit http://www.amonco.org/kidskits.html for details.
The links to free lesson planning information are located in the
middle to latter portions of both Part I and Part II of this
newsletter.
Some of the links have actual lesson plans for multicultural
education ranging from preschool through high school.
You can read this issue online by visiting http://www.amonco.org
Just click on the multicultural lesson planning links in the navy column
located on the left of our home page.
Visit our home page for other lesson planning ideas.
You will also find free lesson planning links to other teaching ideas
including:
Music History Lesson Planning
Art History Lesson Planning
Make Your Own Science Classified Reading Cards
Fall/Winter Holiday Lesson Planning
Spring/Summer Holiday Lesson Planning
Anatamy & Physiology and Medical Terminology Lesson Planning
Make Your Own Reading Books
Beginning French Lessons
Multicultural Lesson Planning
Xmas Around the World Lesson Planning
Kwanzaa & Hanukkah Holiday Lesson Planning
Make Your Own Greek/Latin Vocabulary Exercises
NEW! FREE Montessori Grammar Bingo Game (Everything
You Need is Included -Just Download the Game!)
You'll find instructions for the *new* free Montessori Grammar Bingo Game
in Part III and Part IV of the Spring/Summer 2002 Montessori Newsletter.
Just scroll down until you see the
Interdisciplinary Learning through Grammar located in the second half of
the newsletter.
Visit http://www.amonco.org to connect to the free lesson planning online.
Frances Henderson, Manager
American Montessori Consulting
Serving School and Home Educators Since 1988
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Visit the AMC Montessori Resource Directory today!! Your one stop for the
largest online Montessori resource selection of quality, reasonably priced
curriculum, supplies and other resources for your home and school classrooms
http://www.amonco.org/directory.html
Frances Henderson, Manager
American Montessori Consulting
Serving School and Home Educators Since 1988
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