Have you seen these NEAT ‘projects to go’ from Tandy Leather ? SUCH a neat idea and such fun projects for the children!
Tandy has created these ‘projects to go ‘ in a sturdy plastic bucket (reusable!) based on themes (we used the Native American one) such as “Sports”, “New Frontier”, “Camp”, “Ranch-Farm”, “Patriotic”, etc….they include short lessons/information on the theme, along with HIGH QUALITY supplies to make up to 12 of EACH of 3 projects–that’s 36 projects folks!
These are so perfect for Homeschool CoOps, Homeschool Group gatherings, or as just plain old FUN–my children absolutley LOVED the projects and could easily pick up the directions and figure out how to make everything on their own, too.
Tandy makes REAL projects (I’ve seem so many ‘projects’ for children out there that are just cheesy garbage ‘crafts’….aka busywork!) with really nice high quality, REAL leather, real sharpie markers, eco friendly paints, beads, etc. VERY nice! The children can create their own designs, get ‘hands on’, creative and artistic and be learning all at the same time 
Here is some more info direct from the Tandy Leather website:
Everything needed to create 36 leathercraft theme projects in a handy bucket!
Students will learn about the theme while creating a useful and decorative leather project.
Lesson includes history and new vocabulary words. Creativity, math and dexterity skills
will be exercised to design, personalize, color and then assemble the project.
The Native American Theme Bucket contains:
• Complete Lesson Plans & Instructions
• 3 Projects: Hide Pouch, Koozie or Pouch & Arrowhead Fob:
— 12 Pre-Punched Leather Hide Pouch Parts
— 12 Pre-Punched Leather Koozie or Pouch Parts
— 12 Pre-Punched Arrowhead Fobs
• A Look Back Into Historic “Native American Symbolism”
• A Look Back Into Historic “Weapons Of The Frontier”
• A Look Back Into Historic “Native American Dwellings”
• Eco-Flo™ Cova Colors® Acrylic Paints
• Stencils • Sharpie Markers • Cord
• Hook & Loop Fasteners • Brushes
• Design & Coloring Ideas • Beads
Lots of fun, (I even made a few things myself!) the children loved them (this was perfect, as they love to study early american history (aka pioneers n indians!) and I like the fact that they are making something of use/value out of nice high quality materials and learning something along way–for the children, they don’t realize they are being taught and learning–these projects are just plain ol’ FUN.
Tandy has tons of fun, high quality projects and ideas on their website–check them out! I would highly recommend their new “Projects To Go”–great idea…and lots of smiles (from parents and children alike!)
Happy Homeschoolin’
Lisa