If you have a tactile child - incorporate crafts into different subjects not just once per week.
I have a homeschool friend who tells me, “you’re so fun you do all those crafts. We only do crafts … once in awhile”. Once in a while will not be enough for tactile learners!
Crafts are fun. Crafts are decorative. Crafts help teach lessons. Crafts are also great because they help …
exercise fine motor skills
engage creativity
require directions (listening & following)
result in quality time
Now when you say crafts can do all that – crafts sound like a must do every day!
Crafts aren’t just for little preschool children! Hands-on kids enjoy crafts at any age! (ask hubs).
Crafts are not about the end result winning you some Pinterest award. Sorry.
But you’re not crafty? I get that! Basic craft supplies are not expensive. Buy them on sale and keep them in a storage container. Not sure what to get? Read my post for The Supply Bin – tips for the non-crafty mom (ahem, me)
Looking for great kid crafty blogs? Here are a few I like!
The Activity Mom
Impress Your Kids
The Crafty Crow
Deep Space Sparkle
No Time For Flash Cards
In Lieu of Preschool
Link up your Tactile Tuesday post or Instagram shot of Tactile Learning! (please link directly to post / photo – thanks). Do a favor and link back here or share via twitter #TactileTues to help spread the word and share tactile learning ideas!
Or check out some other friend’s ideas on my Pinterest Tactile Tuesday Board!
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I linked up an Instagram pic of my son’s watercolor bird painting. He draws the picture and then colors it with water color crayons. He then uses water and a paint brush over the crayon. I love how it turns out!
I would like to write a post on how to use water color crayons. Maybe for next week.
Thanks for pointing out that some kids need more crafts. Mine definitely thrive with hands on activities.
I love your pumpkins. They are so cute!
thanks Stacy – always so fun to see your name here!
Love it I have been sharing some things about crafting over at my blog too. A couple weeks ago I shared my 10 favorite craft supplies http://www.kathysclutteredmind.com/2012/09/top-10-favorite-craft-supplies.html and last week I shared places I get craft ideas for FreeBEE Fridays http://www.kathysclutteredmind.com/2012/10/freebee-fridays-free-craft-idea.html.
I totally agree that crafting is such an important thing for children especially tactile learners. I will be linking up probably tomorrow.