Divyanshi Jha
We all know studies often fail to keep the majority of students engaged. Most of the time kids try to find an escape from books and home-works. But craft competitions attract little children as when they are busy cutting, colouring, folding, or designing, they are completely involved in the process which keeps them engaged for a longer period of time. Working on crafts also encourages teamwork, communication and decision making when done in groups. Moreover, EduJunior’s Craft Competition will prove to keep young minds engaged by turning learning into a fun and hands-on experience.
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A story of Arav which tells how a craft competition helped him boost confidence
Arav was a boy in Class 5. He was exceptional in academics. Always managed to take the top positions in exams. But he never tried participating in extra curricular activities. One day, his school organized a craft competition with the theme “Best Out of Waste.” Arav’s teacher encouraged everyone to participate, but Arav hesitated. He told his mother about this competition. His mother encouraged him to make something from newspapers, shoe-boxes and plastic bottles and promised to help him out whenever he needed. With her support and encouragement, he decided to give it a try. For the next few days he started cutting, folding and pasting things around. He made beautiful flowers from newspaper, flower-pots from bottle-caps and coloured the showbox and created a beautiful garden out of it. On the competition day, he nervously presented his work. Everyone loved it, and he even won second prize! That craft competition became a turning point for Arav. He started taking part in more creative activities and made new friends. He became confident and now he knew that if he decides to stay dedicated and trusts himself, he can do anything that he wanted to do.
How craft competition helps students improve their skills?
With Arav’s story we already know how craft competition helps in increasing confidence. Craft competitions are not only some random fun-activity. They play a vital role in overall development and growth in young kids. Participating in these competitions help kids to increase their creativity and imagination power. It helps in enhancing patience and focus. It can be a good way to distract kids who are addicted to mobile phones and other modern gadgets. Craft attracts kids so it can also prove to be a healthy break from academics.
Some ideas for craft competition theme based on age groups:
1. For Classes I to III
- Clay: Making things like cartoon characters etc from clay
- Paper folding: Make things like fishes, birds etc from paper
2. For Classes IV to VIII
Theme Ideas:
- Things from waste: Make pen stands, wall hangings, photoframes, showpieces planters from waste materials
- Shopping bag: Make beautiful paper bags from old newspaper and other waste materials
3. For Classes IX to XII
Theme Ideas:
- Jewelry Making: Jewelry, home decor or accessories from waste materials.
- 3D Paper Models: Famous monuments, vehicles or bridges using cardboard/paper.
Wrapping up
Making your kid participate in craft competition can be very beneficial as it is going to keep them engaged and occupied. The showpiece that they create after participating in this competition will make them feel proud of themselves and will also give a sense of achievement and accomplishment. Participating in EduJunior’s craft competition could help your child grow his creative skills.
