Pick whatever age you feel like today and do some craftingI hate the term age-appropriate. Shouldn’t it be up to crafter if something is appropriate or not? I guess these are categories that really shouldn’t limit you no matter how old you are! Just consider them guidelines ...Okay? Obviously preschool children should have adult supervision while doing crafts. Children and teens may no longer need supervision, but they have certain styles and techniques that adults may not appreciate. Adults shouldn’t limit their creativity simply because they are adults. Lastly, seniors may have vision or dexterity issues and may have nostalgia for by-gone crafts. So, I intend to address all these issues, but please don’t feel limited to your category alone. Good crafting is timeless. Pre-SchoolFor this age group it is definitely more important that they do something creative to stimulate their brains, to give them a sense of accomplishment and importance, to let them put something up on the refrigerator than what they actually produce. In other words, process is over product. So as a Mom, I like projects that are neat or at least easy to clean up, that are time-consuming and detail-oriented but to their level, and that can be finished in one crafting session. So that's what we'll be on the look-out for.ChildrenWith this group process is still important, but they are beginning to realize that a good product is important as well. They are getting a sense of craftsmanship. So structured learning is important, we can begin to teach specific skills like knitting, sewing, etc. It's also good to have crafting supplies someplace where they are accessible to children such paper, pencils, crayons, scissors, and fun stuff like pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and stickers...all in a cool box.Cool Crafting Websites for Children Cool Tricks with Cheap Art Supplies TeenWell, we don't want to perpetuate any stereotypes about sullen, rowdy, or anti-social teenagers, but they usually aren't the most receptive audience to crafting. So, if we crafters want to teach a teen a craft, we'll have to do it in a sneakier way. Teens may need to learn a skill or basic craftsmanship in order to complete a school project and get a good grade. They may want to learn a craft in order to make cool things for themselves or for friends. They may be just bored and (gasp!) actually show an interest. But I think the approach to take is one of patience, humor, and letting them pick the materials and colors they like. Then, they may actually enjoy crafting and keep it up for life.Drawing Tips AdultSenior
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