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Welcome to Washcloth Crafts!
Does
anyone really like to read instructions? I am not even happy at the
sight of a long recipe. I have to make myself a cup of tea and sit down
to prepare myself for the task of deciphering it.
Craft
instructions are no different, especially for children. This is why I have
made the illustrations in my books as easy as possible to understand.
Even the text in the books is large, because the site of long
paragraphs of microscopic print has always been a huge turn off.
However,
as we all know, but hate to admit, it is always better to read through
the instructions first. This is a lesson everyone
should learn early. I suppose I have fought this notion all my life, but it’s
true.
When using the TerryGami book to teach this important concept, have the
children read through the entire set of instructions first. Next, let them read the instructions while viewing the
illustrations, too. This will help them see better what to do as they go through the instructions again. As a result, the assembly
of the critter or ornament should be a snap for them. Do what you can to make the experience as pleasant as possible to prevent them
from becoming what I call "instruction phobic."
The idea of making a cute critter will serve as a catalyst to inspire the kids to overcome any instruction phobias they may have already picked up. For the most part, once they understand the basic illustrations, that is all they will need to create the rest of the critters with ease. If they have some difficulty, they know they can always refer to the printed text.
Happy Crafting!
~Terry
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