Caring Through Crafts
Integrate creativity with community care
In this lesson, students will create thoughtful crafts to be donated to local shelters or hospitals. This activity encourages creativity while fostering a sense of community care and empathy. By engaging in this project, students will learn the importance of giving back and how their creative skills can make a positive impact on others.
Integrate creativity with community care
Construction paper, Markers, Glue, Scissors, Stickers, Printable Cards: Craft Ideas, and Discussion: Community Care
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion about community care and why it's important to help others.
- Introduce the concept of creating crafts to donate to local shelters or hospitals.
- Explain the activity and what materials will be used.
Step 2
Craft Activity
40 mins
- Distribute materials to each student.
- Encourage students to think about what kind of craft they would like to make (e.g., cards, bookmarks, small decorations).
- Provide guidance and support as needed while students work on their crafts.
- Remind students to be creative and thoughtful about the recipients of their crafts.
Step 3
Reflection and Sharing
10 mins
- Gather students in a circle to share their crafts with the group.
- Discuss how it felt to create something for someone else and what they learned about community care.
- Collect the crafts to be prepared for donation.
