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Here come daily new ideas for kids crafts

1/7/2014

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Why crafts? Craft activities... are they worth including in a kidmin program? Some would perceive craft/science activities as little more than 'busy activities' or time fillers. Yet developmentally appropriate craft activities can aid learning and help kids develop important concepts and process emotional responses to learning. 

More than just an encouragement of artistic expression, these activities allow kids to explore ideas and concepts and extend their thinking. If these activities are included in a kidmin program, they will provide a relaxed environment to discuss and extend a child's understanding of a lesson's important details, Bible point and life application. 
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Where can you find ideas? Most kidmin program materials will include age/development appropriate craft activities that will enable you to extend and reinforce your lesson content with the kids. But you may be looking for additional materials and ideas or activities for a special themed event.

 Pinterest is an obvious source of inspiration and ideas for any kidmin craft ideas. But now, there is another option- Kiwi Crate.

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New Kiwi Crate app You probably know it as a monthly subscription to an exciting box of children's craft activities and supplies delivered to your door. But now, it's more.
Download the FREE Kiwi Crate iPhone app and find daily DIY craft activities.

Each project features photos of the competed item with a quick description, 'messiness' level, an age range of interest and ability and the estimated duration of the activity.

Easy instructions  Materials required for the project are included and step by step instructions with photos.... easy! Save any ideas you like for future reference and there is a search function to help you find just the right activity you need. Search according to age and time restrictions.

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Simple search tool You can also explore various categories as another way of researching the best craft activity for your needs: top-toddler crafts, preschool or big kid crafts, farm fun, city adventure, rain-forest, activities and games, science experiments and many more.

Remember, the crafts are not specifically designed for kidmin programs but many can be easily adapted for your use. 
I know we often hear comments at church from kids similar to: " Remember when we made..... and learned about Jesus and ...."

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Have fun- build memories  Build some excitement, develop your core concepts and reinforce your lesson with some exciting crafts or science activities. In the process, you'll also be creating some memories with the kids that will remain in their hearts and lives far longer than the shelf-life of the completed craft. Have fun- build memories! 

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