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Hands-On
Craft
Kits
and
Manipulatives
For
Homeschoolers
Crafts
and
Handwork
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Granny Squares Kit  
Make
a
variety
of
crochet
projects
from
simple
squares.
First,
crochet
colorful
squares
individually.
Then,
attach
them
together
to
create
a
scarf,
hat
and
more.
Easy
to
follow
instructions
make
learning
easy.
Suitcase
design
makes
it
simple
to
take
projects
anywhere.
Includes
300
yards
of
yarn
in
six
bright
colors,
hook
and
plastic
needle.
Potholder
Loom
&
Loops
Sets
Remember
these?
I
wove
many
potholders
for
my
mother
on a
loom
just
like
this.
My
daughters
did
the
same
for
me!
These
sets
have
been
improved
by
pairing
the
authentic
red
metal
loom
with
your
choice
of
bright,
colorful
cotton
loops,
or
100%
wool
Friendly
LoopsTM
in
deep,
rich,
non-fading
colors.
Set
includes
the
loom,
weaving
hook,
wool
or
cotton
loops,
and
easy
instructions.
Each
kit
makes
three
potholders.
Order
extra
loops
(specify
wool
or
cotton)
to
create
lots
more
potholders;
they
make
outstanding
gifts.
Colors
may
vary.
Ages
6+
Kids
Knitting
Book
This
Kids
Knitting
book
teaches
the
basics
of
knitting,
with
15
easy
projects.
Softcover,
127
pages.
Learn to Knit Kit
 
Highlight's
Learn
to
Knit
Kit,
perfect
for
beginners,
teaches
basic
knitting
techniques
and
includes
two
size
11
needles,
detailed
instructions
with
color
illustrations,
and
enough
denim-colored
yarn
to
make
a hat
and
scarf.
For
Age:
8+
Kids
Weaving
 
By
Sara
Swett,
is
filled
with
full-color
photographs
of
unique
and
fun,
large
and
small
weaving
projects,
all
the
way
from
dog
collars
to
scarves
-
that
go
beyond
a
loom
and
yarn
to
weave
a
fairy
fence,
stationery,
and
more.
For
crafters
of
all
ages.
Hardcover,
8" x
9"
128
pages
Alex
Giant
Weaving
Loom
Your
children
will
be
able
to
create
beautiful
works
of
woven
art
with
this
large,
high-quality,
hardwood
loom.
Everything
is
included
to
make
weaving
easy
and
fun.
Includes
enough
rainbow
colored
yarn
to
make
at
least
two
projects.
Warning:
the
box
graphics
totally
cater
to
girls,
but I
have
found
that
weaving
is a
great
hobby
for
boys
too.
This
set
includes
easy
instructions
and
more
than
enough
yarn
to
complete
two
projects.
Price
is
discounted. Ages
7+
Plastic Boondoggles
Great
things
to
make
with
that
plastic
lacing
everyone
remembers
from
summer
camp.
Each
project
is
described
and
illustrated
in
Klutz-clear
detail,
and
all
the
supplies
are
included.
Provides
instructions
on
how
to
braid
plastic
lanyard
into
charm
bracelets,
earrings,
pins,
key
chains,
barrettes,
and
zipper
pulls.
Kids Embroidery
The book Kids' Embroidery, written by Kristin Nicholas, with color photographs
by John Gruen, is packed with more great ideas for embroidering pillows,
ponytail holders, jeans, and more - using different needlework techniques. For
ages 5 and up. Hardcover 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" 128 pages
Start-to-Stitch Embroidery Kit
 
Create
a
beautiful
piece
of
embroidery
while
you
learn
a
rewarding
craft
- our
exclusive
kit
features
materials
from
around
the
globe.
Master
basic
stitches
on
the
practice
hanky,
then
embroider
beautiful
patterns
using
the
kit's
iron-on
transfer
designs.
After
you've
embroidered
it,
the
cotton
cloth
(colors
may
vary)
can
be
made
up
into
a
pillow
cover
or
decorative
kitchen
towel.
Kit
comes
with
wooden
embroidery
hoop,
embroidery
floss
in
ten
colors,
hanky,
cotton
cloth
(border
trim
colors
will
vary),
sewing
scissors,
needle,
sheet
of
iron-on
patterns,
step-by-step
instructions
and
zippered
storage
pouch.
Ages:
8+
Junior Tool Kit and Leather Tool Belt 
This
set
of
genuine
tools
encourages
youngsters
to
value
fine
implements
and
learn
to
use
them
properly,
with
the
added
satisfaction
of
being
able
to
say
"I
built
it
all
by
myself!"
Included
are
eight
wrenches
in
different
sizes,
standard
and
Phillips-head
screwdrivers,
C-clamp,
awl,
saw,
pliers,
level,
hammer,
ruled
right-angle
square,
12"
ruler,
sandpaper,
and
instructions
for
the
safe
use
of
each
piece.
All
tools
fit
neatly
into
the
8" x
12-3/4"
plastic
carrying
case.
Our
best-selling
Leather
Tool
Belt,
sized
for
ages
5 to
12,
is
made
from
soft
suede
leather
with
real
metal
rivets,
on a
sturdy
webbing
belt
with
easy-to-close
buckle.
(Priced
separately.)
Fine Art Studio Sculpting 
Budding
artists
will
learn
to
sculpt
like
the
pros
with
this
complete
kit.
Fine
Art
Studio
Sculpting
provides
step-by-step
lessons
and
teaching
techniques
used
by
the
most
accomplished
artists.
Kit
provides
basic
tools,
clay,
cogs,
and
shaping
wire.
Sculpting
kit
includes
a
full-color,
illustrated
40-page
book.
For
Ages
10+
Friendship Wheel 
Here's
a new
approach
to
the
creation
of
timelessly
popular
friendship
bracelets.
Using
the
wheel,
lift
each
thread,
hook
to
the
opposite
side,
and
turn.
Includes
two
wheels,
so
you
can
share
with
a
friend.
Also
includes
enough
colored
thread
to
make
ten
bracelets
to
wear
and
share.
Basket
Weaving
101 
A
relaxing,
practical
craft,
basketry
is a
favorite
form
of
artistic
expression
the
world
over.
Important
to
almost
every
facet
of
colonial
American
life,
baskets
took
on
many
guises
-
form
followed
function.
We
think
these
two
historical
designs
are
invaluable
for
learning,
using,
and
gifting.
Choose
the
charming
Berry
Basket
that
has a
flat
bottom
for
collecting
fruit
(or
other
essentials)
or
the
cute,
compact,
and
flat
Mail
Basket
that
hangs
on
one's
wall
or
door
for
collecting
mail
or
messages.
Kit
includes
natural
reed,
dyed
reed,
clothespins,
a
popsicle
stick,
complete
instructions,
and a
gift
tag!
For
ages
8 and
up.
Manipulatives
Parquetry
Pals
Pattern
and
Puzzle
Cards
Encourage
creative
and
visual
thinking
with
squares,
triangles,
and
rhombuses
in
six
colors.
Includes
32
wooden
pieces
in
10" x
10"
work
tray
with
four
pattern
and
puzzle
cards.
Magnetic Mosaic Art Set 
Make
your
own
beautiful
mosaics
and
abstract
geometrics
on
the
display
board.
Apply
the
magnets
(included)
to
the
brightly
colored
magnetic
tiles
and
arrange
them
according
to
the
design
ideas
in
the
instruction
booklet,
or
come
up
with
your
own
creative
designs.
All
85
tiles
conveniently
store
beneath
board
for
fun
at
home
or
when
traveling.
Age
8+
Cuisenaire
Rods
Cuisenaire
Rods
spark
students’
interest
in
arithmetic
through
investigation
and
visual
confirmation
of
math
concepts.
This
versatile
manipulative
provides
seemingly
endless
opportunities
to
introduce
math
topics,
such
as
addition,
subtraction,
multiplication,
division,
geometry,
measurement,
and
more,
making
it an
essential
hands-on
manipulative.
You
can
also
find
books
and
activities
for
Cuisenaire
Rodsthat
include
activity
cards
and
idea
books
for
primary
and
intermediate
levels
(K-4
and
2-5).
Cuisenaire
Rods
not
only
help
students
better
understand
important
math
concepts,
they
allow
students
to
gradually
progress
from
concrete
manipulation
to
abstract
thinking
and
further
investigation.
Connecting
Cuisenaire
Rods
Connecting
Cuisenaire
Rods
are
similar
to
classic
Cuisenaire
Rods
with
the
added
benefit
of
connecting.
Younger
students
will
be
better
able
to
understand
addition
and
subtraction
by
connecting
rod
trains,
while
older
students
will
have
greater
success
modeling
multiplication,
division,
and
fractions.
Now
get
connected—and
stay
connected—with
Connecting
Cuisenaire
Rods!
 
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