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The Academic Value of Hands-on Craft Projects in Elementary Schools Study 
published by the Hobby Industry Association (http://www.hobby.org/) 
This report, one of the first studies ever to investigate the impact of hands-on projects and academic learning, concludes that many elementary school educators have found hands-on crafts projects to be one of the best techniques to enable students to sustain knowledge while instilling a curiosity for and appreciation of learning.
Executive Summary describing the study’s findings.  
Hands-On Craft Projects Research is available to all without charge. To print this report, please refer to the instructions below. This document may take several minutes to open due to its 46-page length.