Abracadabra! Educational Craft Kits to showcase quality craft projects at ABC Kids Expo

Unique craft kits deliver a creative, interactive and educational experience; projects captivate kids' imaginations while teaching through art.

LAS VEGAS (ABC Kids Expo) – June, 2008 – Abracadabra! Educational Craft Kits, a unique craft kit company owned and operated by elementary school teachers from Bend, Ore., will debut a selection of its high-quality, easy-to-use craft kits at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas, September 7-11, 2008. Assembled in the United States, Abracadabra craft kits include all of the required materials along with easy-to-follow instructions that allow parents and grandparents to create a fun, hands-on learning experience for children.

Frustrated from driving around town looking for quality craft kits that also provided a fun learning experience for her kids, former elementary school teacher Sethi Jacobson decided to create a line of do-it-yourself activities that would make both moms and kids happy. The result was the birth of Abracadabra! Educational Craft Kits, maker of art and craft projects ranging from design-your-own musical instruments to personally decorated canvas bags that are good for the environment.

Unlike typical kits on the market, Abracadabra Craft Kits include exactly what is needed to complete a project and use high quality materials that will last. Guaranteed to deliver a creative, interactive and educational experience, the kits use 100 percent non-toxic materials and are designed with "mess potential" in mind. For instance, glue dots eliminate sticky messes and self-adhesive jewels and pre-inked paint brushes result in minimal mess to clean up. Geared for kids 3-10+ years of age, Abracadabra craft kits include educational goals and objectives and are based on the belief that all kids can learn through art, regardless of their learning style.

"Abracadabra kits are the answer for moms who don't have time to think up creative ideas or who aren't able to run all over town with their young kids to purchase supplies," said Sethi Jacobson, co-founder and owner of Abracadabra! Craft Kits. "Our kits turn any parent, grandparent or caregiver into the creative hero, thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions and educational guides that take into account children's different learning styles." Katie Colt, co-founder, and fourth grade teacher, points out that, "Children learn in many different ways depending on their unique perspective. While one child is mostly visual and learns through seeing, another may rely on auditory skills or may be a kinesthetic learner who learns information best through doing or touching. The beauty behind our Abracadabra kits is that because they use art to teach educational concepts, they are able to connect with children at the level where they learn most effectively."

For example, the "Design Your Own Tambourine" kit reaches all of the learning styles and intelligences. It not only encourages learning about rhythm and sounds, it also improves fine motor skills, shape and color recognition, patterning, sorting, counting and tactile exploration. In addition, this project encourages self-expression and appreciation for music, art, dance, movement and dramatic play.

Examples of craft kits that will be on display at the ABC Kids Expo include an Easy Bead Jewelry Treasure Chest, Shiki the Tiki Shaker and a number of kits that allow kids to design their own items such as a mask, tambourine, rattle drum, canvas shopping bag, canvas notebook, photo album, wooden frame and tissue box. Retail pricing for these kits range from $5.99 to $10.99. Wholesalers can order through the company catalog. Kits are currently available to consumers online at www.abracadabracrafts.com.

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