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Catholic Crafts for Kids?I teach a Catholic religion class. Does anyone have any craft ideas for religion classes? I teach grades 1 and 3.

 

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Decorating Plastic Buckets?How do I decorate a plastic bucket? I am looking for a kids craft.

 

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Homemade Sidewalk chalk?Could you use food coloring, for the colors or do you have to use the paint?

 

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Making a Backyard Tipi (Teepee)?We are homeschooling our daughter, who will be in second grade this year and studying American history. She will of course be learning about Native Americans. One of the projects we would like to do this year would be to construct a Plains style dwelling in the yard, a tipi (or teepee).

 

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Making Tri-bead Keychains?I am also interested in making the keychains of the lady and the man for these keychains. Does anyone know where I can locate the pattern to make these?

 

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Making Pipe Cleaner Animals?How can I make animals from pipe cleaners?

 

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Painting Cigar Boxes?I am looking for a quick way to cover empty cigar boxes so my pre-schoolers can make keepsake boxes. I would like to just paint them and then they will decorate them with markers and crayons. Any suggestions?

 

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Pattern for Tribead Keychain People?I'm looking for a pattern on keychain people. I'm interested in any patterns you have.

 

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Freedom School Summer Program Craft Project Ideas?I am working with a Freedom School program this summer, and once a week I'll be doing crafts with the K-2nd grade group. This normally wouldn't be a big issue for me, but they need something that'll last 90 min. I know, it's crazy. I want to have one big craft and one smaller craft each week.

 

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Molding Plaster of Paris in Dixie Waxed Paper Bowls?I am hosting a bday party and was thinking of using regular Dixie waxed paper bowls as a mold for a plaster of Paris memento craft for the kids. Would the finished project release OK from the paper bowl or would the waxed paper plate stick to the project?

 

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Homemade Bubbles?I know there is an exact formula for making homemade bubbles, but can't remember what it is, can you help?

 

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Making Popsicle Stick Puppets?How do you make Popsicle stick puppets?

 

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Craft Ideas for a 5 Year Old?I'm looking for a craft for my 5 year old to make to take to the local assistant living facility. My grandfather had a stroke 2 years ago and he loved when my son try's to help him and visit during his recovery over 14 hours away!

 

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Crafts for Young Children?What are some things both a one year old and 3 year old would enjoy?

 

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Painting with Colored Rice?Can you "paint" with colored rice? Will the color stay on the rice when you add white glue? Thank you!

 

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Crafts Using Plastic Rollers?I recently attained some blue plastic rollers that resemble hair rollers, but they are not. Anyone have any craft ideas for them?

 

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Making a Polar Bear from Household Rubbish?My son has to make a polar bear from household rubbish for a school project. Please help.

 

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School Project: Building a Model of Canberra Parliament House?My 10 year old son has to do a school project and wants to build a model of Parliament house in Canberra (Australia). I need help. Any suggestions on how to do this as it is a very difficult building to make?

 

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Making Slime from Borax?I have a class experiment about how to make borax slime. Does anyone know how to make this?

 

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Craft Project Ideas for Globe with Broken Stand?I have a world globe that was broken off of its stand. The stand can't be repaired, but the globe is in perfect shape. I can't bring myself to throw it out. Does anyone have an idea for it so the kids can still enjoy it some way?

 

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Bible Related Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers?Any ideas for crafts, songs, and activities for teaching 3-5 year olds on Acts 4? I need it for this weekend.:)

 

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5th Grade Christmas Ideas?I saw some demitasse cups at a local thrift store. I can't actually make the wax for a candle, but what can be used in the bottom of the cup to set a pre-made votive candle into? I can't just have a candle in the cup without some type of decoration.

 

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Crafts for Vacation Bible School?I would like craft ideas for a vacation bible school coed class ages 12 through 18.

 

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Cheap Enjoyable Kid Crafts?What about the crafts for kids that don't take expensive supplies? Any ideas?

 

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Tri-Bead Keychains?I use to make really cute tri-bead people key chains about 40 years ago and I forgot exactly how. Does anyone know how or have the pattern? I would love to teach my grandchildren so they can make Christmas gifts this year. Thank you so much.

 

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Recycled Craft Ideas for Children?I am working with students ages 3-8 this summer. I would like some ideas on crafts using items that are recycled. Thank you!

 

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Dyeing Pasta for Crafts?Can you colour pasta the same way as the uncooked rice with food colouring?

 

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Making a Lego Table?I am wanting to make a Lego table for older kids (not preschoolers). Ideally I am thinking of using a table with a drawer in it, and gluing the Lego base plates too it. But, I am open to suggestions. Has anyone made one? How did it turn out? Any suggestions or regrets?

 

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Table Top Children's Art "Canvas"?What can I use to color and create on a white glazed tile table top that can be water proof and removable? I have a kitchen table with a wood border and 4X4 white glazed tiles designed in the center of the table; there are a total of 15 X 8 tiles.

 

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Craft Ideas for Fourth Graders?Could someone help by giving more craft ideas for 4th graders?

 

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Children's Crafts Relating to Scotland?I need an easy craft project for children studying Scotland. They are ages 5 to 8.

 

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Sunday School Craft Ideas?I need craft ideas for my Sunday school class (1st and 2nd grade) for the parable of the unmerciful servant or forgiving 7x70 times over. I only have a 45 minute class. Any ideas?

 

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Homemade Play-Doh Recipe?I am looking for a tried and true recipe for clay/Play-Doh. I would like to make Christmas ornaments and also press the impression of my kids' hands. I am looking for something that will last as long as possible.

 

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Does Liquid Sidewalk Chalk Stain?Does the liquid sidewalk chalk stain concrete? I wanted to make it for my son and let him paint the driveway.

 

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Making a Craft Stick House?Does anyone have information on how to make a homemade house out of craft sticks?

 

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Making Fabric Glue Window Clings?I would like to know how to make the paint that you made out of fabric glue and food coloring. I can't remember the third ingredient. I would like to do this project with my granddaughter. You put is on a page protector and then peeled it off when it dried. They stick to the window. Thank you.

 

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Making Toy Cars from Cereal Boxes?My 2 grandsons are often with me after school. I make crafts with them. I tried to make toy planes and toy cars from corn flake boxes, but the wheels come out wobbly. Does anyone have any tips on this?

 

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Bible Story Crafts?I need some crafts for the bible story, man in need.

 

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Summertime Kid Craft Ideas?I'm in need of some easy summertime crafts to keep the kids occupied for the last part of the summer. I have two boys (8 and 11) that are always "bored" unless they are playing video games or watching TV. As we limit the television time, I hear about the boredom often.

 

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Cowboy or Western Crafts for Vacation Bible School?I am in charge of crafts this year for VBS (Vacation Bible School) for kids 4th through 6th grade. We have a cowboy theme, "Ropin for Jesus". I need to decorate our room so I'm looking for some cowboy/western craft ideas that are inexpensive.

 

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Easy Crafts for a Two Year Old?How can you make fun and easy crafts for a two year old?

 

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Fathers Day Craft?I am looking for a good Father's Day craft for our fathers in our church. On Father's Day we honor our fathers with a small craft made by our preteens. I need help. We did the necktie cards last year.

 

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Link: Cootie Catcher Directions?Do You Remember Cootie Catchers? In no time at all, school will be out for the summer and the children will need to be kept busy. Well, here's one fun printable toy for children that, even we older geezers who used to make them when young, would have fun with!

 

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Ideas for Making a Model of an Animal from Household Items?My 1st grader has to make a model of a green iguana. I don't have a lot of funds to do this and it has to be quick (she has 2 little sisters), easy, and durable. I was thinking about paper mache, cotton balls, or something along those lines, but I can't find any instructions.

 

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Craft for School Fair With a Jamaican Theme?I need a craft for 1st and 2nd graders with a Jamaican theme for an "All Around the World" fair. I'd appreciate help from anyone. Thanks.

 

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Eco Friendly Go Green Craft Ideas for Scouts' Blue and Gold Dinner?I need help. Does anyone have a really good craft idea for "Go Green". My son's den needs an idea for their Blue and Gold dinner. Thank you

 

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Scout Troop Activities for St. George's Day Event?Anyone got any good thoughts for St George's day, involving dragons and their knights? I need a good source of easy to draw/cut out dragons for a scouts St George's day event. I need them by mid/end of Feb 2011. Thanks.

 

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Sunday School Bible Crafts for Toddlers?I need Bible activity ideas (Sunday school) for toddlers. Thanks.

 

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Noxzema and Cornstarch "Clay" Recipe?Years ago (10-15) I found a Noxzema and cornstarch recipe that mimicked clay and dried to a porcelain finish. If you know of the recipe please share it again. I have grandchildren and would love to make some ornaments for different holiday decorations.

 

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Holiday Crafts for Toddlers?I need craft ideas for toddlers (ages 2-5) for Thanksgiving, Fall, Christmas, and Winter.

 

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Children's Crafts Using Pudding Cups or Milk Containers?Are there any young children's craft projects using the pudding cups or milk containers used in preschool?

 

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Craft Activities for a Children's Festival?I am looking for creative children's activities for a festival-like setting.

 

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Craft Ideas for 3 Year Old?Do you have any craft ideas for a 3 year old girl?

 

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Tie-Dyeing With Kids?I want to do tie-dye with kids. Any suggestions?

 

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School Project: Making a Garden Party Hat?My daughter has to make a garden party hat out of an old hat for school. She is in the second grade. I just have no imagination. Please help.

 

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Western Craft Ideas for Bible School?I am looking for western craft ideas for bible school, for all age kids. Thank you.

 

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Craft Ideas for Vacation Bible School?I'm helping with a vacation bible school that has a "behind the scenes" like Hollywood theme. They have a red carpet set up for the kids to enter on, but we need help with decorations and craft/activity ideas that are more bible based than Hollywood-based.

 

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Toddler Activity Ideas for Spring Bulletin Board Display?Can you please give me ideas for my spring board display. I am new to setting one up and do not have much support from staff. I am looking for a simple activity I can do with 2-3 year olds and display it on the board. Many thanks.

 

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Baseball Crafts for Toddlers?I am looking for simple baseball craft ideas for toddlers. This is for 2 year olds.

 

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Construction Paper May Day Baskets?When I was a child in Missouri, we celebrated May Day by making construction paper baskets at school, filling them with flowers, hanging them on neighbors' house door knobs, ringing the doorbell and running away.

 

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Crafts Using Salt Dough?I need suggestions on what else to make out of "dough" my grandson and I used for Christmas decorations. And are there a variations of dough recipes? Thanks.

 

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Paper Pinwheels?How do I make a paper pinwheel?

 

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Homemade Play Dough Too Oily?I have made some play dough for my daughter using water, oil, plain flour and food coulouring, but it seems to be too oily or something. How can I fix it?

 

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Craft Ideas for Bible Study Class?I am looking for an interesting craft for a youth Bible Study class. The class includes boys and girls of all ages and several are in the same family. I'd like something that they could all work on together making a group project, instead of multiple individual ones.

 

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Pringles Can Craft Ideas?Does anyone out there know about any craft activities for Pringles cans? I thought that someone once told me about a kaleidoscope that could be made with a Pringles can. Any suggestions or websites? Anything? My son would love to recycle them. Thanks.

 

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Family Fun Magazine Craft from 2006?Does anyone have the magazine "Family Fun" May 2006? I am interested in page 24, "Try These Bug Bites".

 

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Craft Projects Using Paving Blocks?I am looking for craft projects using paving stones. One year we did a snowman. I am looking for other ideas for my Pioneer group which is for children grades 1st through 8th.

 

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Moses and the Burning Bush Sunday School Projects?I am in need of class (K-5) projects for the kids to make, for 3-4 Sundays of lessons on Moses and the Burning Bush. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'm not having much luck finding things on Google or ASK.

 

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Making Balloon Animals and Other Shapes?How do you make animal balloons or any shapes for that matter?

 

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Making "Jesus" Sandals?I'm in need of clever and simple ideas for how kids (ages 6-12) could make sandals similar to what Jesus wore. 30 kids will make them, so we'd need a fairly inexpensive material stronger than construction paper.

 

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Crafts Ideas for Kids?What crafts would a 12 year old girl like?

 

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Craft Ideas for Kids Using Styrofoam?I have a large amount of Styrofoam that I would like to recycle into something - perhaps a craft for children. The main problem is that the Styrofoam is in large pieces, most being about 1-2 inches in thickness, some even thicker.

 

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Simple Kids Crafts?I would appreciate any ideas for simple crafts for 5-11 year old boys and girls. I tutor them during the summer, and thought I would read to them and also, do some craft projects with them.

 

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Inexpensive Crafts for Kids?Does anyone have any inexpensive craft projects for a 7 year old boy? He is my nephew and he gets bored easily. I don't have a lot of money, so I thought maybe next time he comes over we could do some crafts together. Thank you.

 

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Bendaroos Fun Guide?Where do you find a used Bendaroos Fun Guide?

 

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Garden Themed Ideas for Girl Scout Daisy Troop?I am starting a Girl Scout Daisy troop, and for their badges they will work with a garden theme. I am looking for ideas for garden crafts, stories, and other ideas for 5-6 year olds. Any help would be wonderful.

 

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Craft Ideas for Juveniles at a Detention Center?I need ideas for craft for juveniles in a detention center. They cannot use needles, glue, or anything that could harm them, but would love to do crafts. I would surely appreciate any ideas. Thank you.

 

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Homemade Salt Dough?Does anyone have a good recipe for salt dough? I need one that I can brown in the oven as I am making little scented pies, and I don't want them white!

 

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Christmas Craft Ideas for Kindergartners?Does anyone have any Christmas ideas for kindergarten students to make? I would like it to be something they can use to decorate their house with and as a gift for their Mom.

 

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Cowboy Craft Ideas?I am in charge of crafts this year for VBS (Vacation Bible School) for kids Pre-K through 6th grade. We have a cowboy theme, so I need some cowboy craft ideas that are very inexpensive and can be adapted for all age groups.

 

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Making 55 Easy Princess Wands?I need ideas for princess wands. There must be reasonable cost in supplies. I need to have about 55 of them! I have craft supplies to draw from, but they need to be simple. I will make the basic wand and preschoolers will decorate them. They shouldn't break easily, no sharp points and shouldn't take me hours to make.

 

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Inexpensive Christmas Craft Ideas for Cub Scouts?I'm looking for easy inexpensive idea's for a cub scout troop. The holidays are coming up fast and every year I end up spending a lot of money for the kids to make crafts for their parents. I'd appreciate any ideas; like bird house patterns or just any ideas.

 

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Sunday School Craft?Last Sunday started Sunday school at church. I had my students answer some questions on a paper. They were questions about themselves including asking them their favorite place in the church it self.

 

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Craft Ideas for One Year Old?Any craft ideas for a 12 month old to make?

 

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Christmas Craft Ideas for Toddlers?Christmas gifts that your small children can help make. Here are some ideas posted from the ThriftyFun community. When my boys were little we took glass ornaments, these were the ones that were colored, now you can buy clear ones.

 

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Frugal Nickleback Band Memorabilia?I love this band, Nickelback, but can't afford posters or anything. I have already covered a notebook with pictures I printed off the internet. Any other ideas on how I can make stuff?

 

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Dinosaur Foam Mask Templates?I saw some dinosaur foamie faces at the party store. So, where can I find a template or stencil to use to make our own faces for a birthday party?

 

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Science Projects For Preschoolers?I'm looking for simple science projects for preschoolers.

 

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Homemade Kool-Aid Playdough?I am looking for a playdough recipe that I used to make for children and must make for my grandson! I have seen several different types of recipes but the one I am thinking of you do not have to cook, but I remember I had to add dish soap!

 

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Movie Night Craft Ideas?I need help coming up with fun, inexpensive craft ideas for a kids movie night. One night, we will be watching Charlotte's Web and the other will be Over the Hedge. I would like some fun activities/crafts the kids can do before the movie to help make it a fun event.

 

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How To Make A Child's Play Crown?Does anyone have a pattern or set of instructions to make a child's crown (for dressing up, etc.)?

 

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Crafts for Ages 5 to 8?Does anyone have any thrifty craft ideas for kids ages 5-8?

 

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Daycare Art Projects?Daycare Art Projects. I'm looking for art projects that one year old's in a daycare can do that are free. Where can I find some?

 

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Craft Projects That Kids Can Make?Craft Projects That Kids Can Make. I am looking for craft projects for kids to make so they can give them as gifts for Christmas from house hold items and things.

 

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Crafts for Kindergartners?I work in an after-school program for kindergartners and we are trying to figure out a gift that the children can make for their parents. Does any one have and suggestions? Any gifts your child made you that you really enjoyed?

 

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Easy Christmas Crafts?My daughter is looking for quick and easy Christmas crafts for her and her daughter to do to share with her first grade class. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Grade School Pioneer Crafts?What are some good pioneer crafts my class of 3rd graders can do?

 

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Crafts for Preschoolers?I need ideas for crafts for preschoolers.

 

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Craft Ideas for Toddlers?Crafts Ideas for Toddlers. I am look for ideas for wind chimes, garden decor, kids outdoor art, garden ideas for toddlers and any kind of kids projects that can be made for indoors or outdoors.

 

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Christmas Crafts for Kids?We are planning our annual company Christmas event. This event is for company employees with their families that will include children. The childrens ages range from 2 to 3 years and teenagers as well.

 

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Kids Using Glue?Tips to help kids use glue when crafting. Post your ideas.

 

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Painting With Kids?Tips for painting with kids. Post your ideas.

 

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