How to change an apple ID for iCloud only.

Hi,
I am trying to set up my kids iPods before Christmas morning.  I want their iPhones to have their own apple ID's for iCloud so we don't sync contacts, etc.  I want us to still share an ID for iTunes, which is set up.  Here is the question:
Do I just.....Go into iCloud on the iPod and press "delete this account" and set up a new iCloud account? 
Is it that simple, or will "deleting this account" delete the iCloud account associated with that apple ID on ALL devices including my IPad and IPhone?
To be clear, I currently have the same apple ID for store and iCloud on all four devices.  All I want to do is for two iPods to have new, separate apple ID's for iCloud, without compromising the iCloud account on my iPhone and iPad.  I hope I can.....otherwise I have to take all of these devices back lol!
Thanks.....

Answer to my own question in case anyone else is wondering:
If you have an iCloud account on a device and you would like to have your apple ID changed ....just go to settings>iCloud>delete this account....and then you can make a new iCloud account with a new apple ID for just that device!  This way you can have one apple ID shared for iTunes in order to share purchases, and then everyone can have their own iCloud account in order to keep messages, contacts, etc separate and personal. 

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    Thank you for your reply
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  • TS3988 how do I change my Apple ID for iCloud

    how do I change my Apple ID for iCloud

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5207
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    Jaceylin wrote:
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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
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    In order to change your Apple ID or password for your iCloud account on your computer, you need to sign out of the account from your computer first, then sign back in using your updated details. (System Preferences > iCloud, click the sign out button)
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