Jessica Cook

Culture Made Fun: Kachina Dolls for Kids

Make kachina dolls for kids using a few sewing supplies and a little creativity. Let your children learn about Hopi Native American tribes and history as they create their own traditions with kachina dolls of their own. This craft project is suitable...

Knitting a Traditional Shell Pattern Afghan

Knit a shell stitch afghan using simple lace knitting techniques. The shell stitch knitting pattern is simple enough for a beginner but interesting enough for an experienced knitter. Knit an afghan for yourself or someone else using this shell pattern...

Twists and Flutters: Step by Step Instructions for Crocheting a Ruffled, Spiral Scarf

Use this tutorial to create a ruffled crochet scarf that spirals as it hangs around your neck. Make your scarf in any length or width you like for a custom fit. Crochet a ruffled scarf in a few simple steps.

Making Mother's Day Cards:Craft for Kids

Create a Mother's Day card or a piece of art for that special mommy. By letting the kids pick out the theme and colors, it will certainly make it a more endearing sentiment. Modify this handmade card craft for kids of all ages from preschool to school...

Learning to Channel Anger: Help Your Child Cope

Everyone feels angry sometimes. Help your child learn to channel anger in appropriate ways. Put an end to temper tantrums and physical violence and show your child to express her feelings in an acceptable manner. Replace negative behaviors with positive...

I Bet You Can't Say That 5 Times Fast!

Tickle your fancy with tongue twisters for young and old! Use this list of alphabetical tongue twisters for your next get-together or family game night. Invent your own tongue twisters and find resources for more tongue twisting fun!

Basket Weave Crochet Made Simple

Learn how to make a basket weave crochet stitch. Use the stitch to make a dish cloth with free pattern!

Creative Writing Exercise: Character Swap n' Sketch

In this creative writing exercise, creative writing students work in small groups to create character sketches. They later use the sketches from this creative writing exercise as inspiration for writing short stories.

Managing a High School Yearbook Staff: Photographers

For high school yearbook advisers and journalism teachers: learn how to teach and manage photography students. Managing a high school yearbook staff can be a full-time job in and of itself; show your students the basics of photography and manage...

Poetry Lesson Plan: Reading and Listening Without Bias

Teach your students to read poetry using this high school English lesson plan about eliminating reader bias from the act of reading poetry. Use music lyrics to teach poetry; it will encourage participation and turn your poetry lesson into a multisensory...