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Clear-cut explanations, diagrams, and photographs let readers build the skills to create crafts with washi tape.

"Handmade, customized bracelets and other knot projects are a great way to show your friends how important they are to you. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage...

Make some noise by creating your own homemade musical instruments. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently....

Learn how to knit with these fun activities.

Introduces readers to the history of hair and different ways to braid it, including French braiding, fairy braids, and the wavy seashore braid.

"Learn how to create sock puppets and put on shows for your friends and family with these fun activities"--

Shows a range of easy jewelry-making techniques.

Provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for creating Halloween costumes and decorations.

Young readers learn how to create fun origami sculptures.

Complete a variety of fun craft projects using pipe cleaners. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.