We understand that not everyone feels this way.
Kind of like glitter.
We get it!
If the thought of doing craftivities overwhelms you, keep reading!
We have some tips, hints and suggestions for you to do craftivities with your little ones without losing your sanity!
We have some tips, hints and suggestions for you to do craftivities with your little ones without losing your sanity!
We admit the seemingly endless number of the pieces that go with each craftivity drive us crazy! We both like to have our kids trace and cut out as many pieces as realistically possible. That being said, cutting with the little ones can be a challenge.
We typically have the small pieces cut and ready for them. (Hair, noses, etc.)
Here are a few tips on how we keep the pieces organized and make a craftivity manageable.
A.K.A. KEEP OUR SANITY
Most Important: Make it academic.
We always do the writing or math part first. Getting to make the craftivity is an incentive for the kiddos to get the "academic part" done!
It doesn't hurt to leave the academic piece out and very visible. You know, just in case an administrator walks through when your kids are cutting and gluing!
Just sayin' 😁
Hint: Do all of your tracing first. Make a BIG deal that you should not see any scissors out!
Hint: Make enough sets of the tracers so there is not much wait time.
We typically have the small pieces cut and ready for them. (Hair, noses, etc.)
Here are a few tips on how we keep the pieces organized and make a craftivity manageable.
A.K.A. KEEP OUR SANITY
Most Important: Make it academic.
We always do the writing or math part first. Getting to make the craftivity is an incentive for the kiddos to get the "academic part" done!
It doesn't hurt to leave the academic piece out and very visible. You know, just in case an administrator walks through when your kids are cutting and gluing!
Just sayin' 😁
Hint: Do all of your tracing first. Make a BIG deal that you should not see any scissors out!
Hint: Make enough sets of the tracers so there is not much wait time.
For example, I have five tables this year so I will make five sets of tracers. Last year I had six!
Hint: Use file folders to make your tracers. They seem to hold up well and are not too pricey.
Hint: Use file folders to make your tracers. They seem to hold up well and are not too pricey.
Hint: Color code the pieces.
Hint: Put each set in a large Ziploc bag.
Hint: Put each set in a large Ziploc bag.
Hint: Assign a table helper to be in charge of the bag and pieces.
Hint: Have the construction paper pieces needed cut to size and ready to hand out. This saves time and paper!
Hint: Store all of the bags and an example in a large Ziploc bag, label it, put in an example and you are ready to go for next year!
The Lacey Walker craftivity in the pictures is from Michelle Oakes Back to School Behavior Mini Unit! Grab it HERE!
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