Handicrafts, Projects, and Resources For Creative Kids

Do you have artistic and crafty children? Many children have a natural desire to create. I know mine do. I always try to keep a generous supply of craft materials around the house so they can use them when they want to. Over the years, our selection has changed as interests have changed and children have grown. We've moved from stickers and pom poms to needle and thread, calligraphy, scrap booking, and photography. My son (and my daughters too for that matter) really enjoy building and creating things with LEGO bricks. Creativity comes in many forms, not just art. I've realized over the years that my kids learn something much easier when I attach a creative goal to their learning. They would much rather draw and doodle than write a 5 paragraph essay. There is definitely a time and a place for writing that essay, but sometimes it's just much more fun to learn when there is a creative aspect involved. I have compiled here a list of my favorite resources and even some projects for creative kids of all ages.