Ok so I know there are several thread about this but most of them are old (from 05 and 07) so I thought I'd bring the topic back up again in hopes of getting from fresh ideas. I work at an environmental education center with 6th graders. The ages are usually between 11-12. I recently have come into being in charge of the arts and crafts room and I couldn't be more excited about it. The problem is that the I need cheap ideas that can be produced in mass quantities in less than an hour. I will usually have more than 60 kids a day(spread through out about 3 hours). Unlike all the other threads I have a list of all the supplies I currently have in my possession.
Paint
Feathers
1 Pack printer paper
Oil Pastels
Chipboard circles(in green)
Glass marbles
String/Jute
Random Paper
Felt sheets
Tissue paper
Pipe cleaners(not many)
2 Rolls wax paper
Club soda??
Cookie cutters
Rulers
Sequins
Multicolored seashells(small)
Glitter
Colored craft sand
Clip boards
Paint brushes/rollers
Crayons
Glue
Scratchboard foam
Colored pencils
Lots of yarn
Baby food containers
Magazines
Some rexlace not much
Macaroni Noodles
Foam shapes
Foam sheets
Plastic sheeting
Celephane bags(blue pink green orange)
Newspaper
Corn starch
Baking soda
Pom poms(very few)
Modge podge
Eye droppers
Letter stencils
We are also in the woods so there is an abundance or sticks, leaves and other nature at my disposal. I can buy some more supplies...they just need to be able to go a long way!
keeping in mind that i work with both boys and girls...does anyone have any ideas???






















