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Learning issues and special needs, Creative arts
Q:
What if you don't have the right material for the activities or you don't have no money for the material? What can we do if we really want do it?
> 60 days ago
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Additional Answers (1)
Hi,
Many of the activities on Education.com include ingredients or supplies that are commonly found in family households with school-age children, such as crayons, paper, pen/pencil, stapler, scissors, glue, food, magazines, etc.
However, if you come across an activity that you'd really like to do, and are struggling to afford the materials, consider these options...
>Visit your local Walmart or dollar store. They often have art and school supplies that are inexpensive.
>Research if there is a creative re-use center in your area. These are places that recycle materials, including art supplies, and re-sell them at bulk (very inexpensive) rates. Here's an example of one in the SF/Bay Area: http://www.east-bay-depot.org/
>Contact your local churches and/or non-profits: they may have programs that provide free or low-cost school and/or art supplies.
>Host a bake sale, car wash or rummage sale to raise funds for supplies.
>Contact your school's PTA to see if they are interested in hosting a Family Activities Night in which they provide the supplies for families who participate (or get a local sponsor for the supplies).
>Hunt for supplies at garage sales. This is one of my favorite things to do, and I often find piles of stickers, stamps, paper, postcards, etc. for less than $5 (particularly at estate sales where 'everything must go').
I hope these suggestions help, and that you are able to enjoy the activities (and/or worksheets) on Education.com.
Many of the activities on Education.com include ingredients or supplies that are commonly found in family households with school-age children, such as crayons, paper, pen/pencil, stapler, scissors, glue, food, magazines, etc.
However, if you come across an activity that you'd really like to do, and are struggling to afford the materials, consider these options...
>Visit your local Walmart or dollar store. They often have art and school supplies that are inexpensive.
>Research if there is a creative re-use center in your area. These are places that recycle materials, including art supplies, and re-sell them at bulk (very inexpensive) rates. Here's an example of one in the SF/Bay Area: http://www.east-bay-depot.org/
>Contact your local churches and/or non-profits: they may have programs that provide free or low-cost school and/or art supplies.
>Host a bake sale, car wash or rummage sale to raise funds for supplies.
>Contact your school's PTA to see if they are interested in hosting a Family Activities Night in which they provide the supplies for families who participate (or get a local sponsor for the supplies).
>Hunt for supplies at garage sales. This is one of my favorite things to do, and I often find piles of stickers, stamps, paper, postcards, etc. for less than $5 (particularly at estate sales where 'everything must go').
I hope these suggestions help, and that you are able to enjoy the activities (and/or worksheets) on Education.com.
> 60 days ago
