As children explore and play with kids modeling clay, they discover how to make basic forms, develop hand-brain coordination, agility and fine motor skills. Using modeling clay gives children many opportunities to be creative and can also result in longer attention spans. As well as being a calming activity for children, playing with products such as Plastercine™ and Playdoh™, helps kids ... continue reading...
TIDEPOOL CRAFT
Primary students love this mini tidepool craft. A sturdy paper plate creates the base. Another sturdy or lighter weight paper plate with the center cut out and a cellophane window added, creates the effect of peeking through the water. To help students learn the names and characteristics of each tidepool animal, use the name often as you go through the step-by-step modeling instructions. The ... continue reading...
MAGAZINES FOR KIDS
Magazines for kids are attractive and have colourful layouts and large images. Children's magazines help establish a lifelong love of books and provide opportunities for children to listen to short stories for 5 to 10 minutes, to encourage them to read, to solve problems and follow directions, to recognize letters and words and to practice reading. Children find the shorter stories, puzzles, ... continue reading...