Gather Everyone Together

A Family Engagement E-Letter from the ADAMHS Board Prevention Project

ISSUE 6: GET CRAFTY

When You Craft You...

Express Yourself Part of being human is learning who we are and where we fit in the world. Creativity allows space for self-discovery

and learning new things about ourselves that we can share with others.

Problem-Solve Problem-solving is a natural part of the creative process.

Relax The act of creating something that you enjoy encourages

a sense of ease.

Feel Creating is like playing, which is important to everyone’s

sense of happiness and well-being.

Connect Being creative nurtures relationships, and can help you find

“your people”.

Take Safe Risks Being creative isn’t easy, and making things others will

like can be even harder. Creating new things involves cour-age, and the willingness to get back up if you fail.

Learn Being creative fosters the humility needed to know that

there is no such thing as perfect and that is how new growth occurs.

Find Solutions Together

Creating Inspires There are many ways that we can take pause from our busy schedules and engage with those

around us while exploring our creative sides. Explore new crafty activities such as painting a story, sewing an outfit, and making origami. So why not Gather Everyone Together and GET CRAFTY!

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M E K F L R M A C V O M R E T T I L G S E X S

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T Y H F C K H V H M N W Z E E V R H P C Q I Y

Y O B J Z O D C C V S J Q L N K G N L C I B Q

ART

BRUSH

CLAY

COLORS

CREATE

CROTCHET

FABRIC

GLITTER

GLUE

IMAGINE

PAINT

PAPER

PICTURE

SEWING

WOOD

YARN

Or create your own puzzle at

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/

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Instructions inspired by: https://foodfunfamily.com/kite-directions-for-preschool/

Craft Corner : Build a Kite Together Supplies:

String, ribbon, or yarn

1 piece of paper

Stapler (or glue)

Hole punch (or scissors)

Ruler

Origami: GeT Folding!

This kite is a quick and easy way to Get Crafty for all ages. Feel free to adjust based on what supplies you

have available and use your creativity!

2 Along folded side of paper

measure and mark at 2.5 inch-

es (Point A) and 3.5 inches

(Point B).

1 Make designs or color

on paper and fold in half.

3 Take two corners of

your paper and staple them

Sources:https://www.britannica.com/art/origami, https://pixabay.com/illustrations/origami-paper-folding-japan-hobby-3584204/ ,

4 Punch hole at point B.

And tie string through hole.

Origami is a fun and easy way to express yourself with little mess or expense. Although its exact history is unclear it’s

has likely at least been around as long as paper. Even though the Japanese word for this practice is most common, paper fold-

ing has influenced cultures around the world including China, Europe, and here in the United States and allows for a diverse

range of ages and groups to participate.

Need a few ideas to get started? Click bellow for a link to free projects from the national society, OrigamiUSA!

https://origamiusa.org/diagrams/free

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shape-3879310/