Author: Jean Van't Hul
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611807204
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Author: Jeannette Mahan Baumgardner
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN: 9780517880081
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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60 Art Projects for Children shows parents and teachers alike how to entertain children and inspire their natural creativity and love of art. These 60 wonderful, step-by-step projects include the following: painting -- Collage -- Screen Prints life Masks -- Rubbings -- Molas -- Paper Lanterns Wax Resists -- Drinking-straw Constructions -- Pillows Yarn Painting -- Apple Dolls -- Cylinder Cities Drawing -- Sand Casts -- Pocket Weaving Potato Prints -- Collographs -- Origami Boxes Salt-and-cornstarch Dough -- Native American Basketmaking Pinatas -- Wind Socks -- Thermal Screens Glazed Forms -- Drop-spindle Spinning -- God's Eyes Papier-mache Puppets -- And Much Much More!

Author: Louise McMullen
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645675661
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 347

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Nurture Your Artistic Side with 60 Exciting Paint Projects Learn important skills to help you become a better artist with this super-fun collection of art projects. Louise McMullen, founder of the children’s craft blog, Messy Little Monster, brings her experience as both a teacher and a mother to ensure there’s a project for every artist, whatever your interest, ability or age. Learn different techniques such as how to create new colors, how to use different types of paints and even how to paint like famous artists. There are small, detailed projects for indoors and large interactive projects where you can get messy outdoors. And you’ll be inspired to think outside the box, like using shaving cream and paint to make a marbling effect, or dish soap and toothpicks to make scratch art. With 60 unique and totally fun projects, plus plenty of ideas to change things up, you’ll be inspired to paint all day every day!

Author: Sophie Pickles
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 164567276X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Stimulate your child’s senses—right in your own backyard! Steer your little ones away from their screens and into the outdoors with projects designed to spark their insight, dexterity and imagination: Just add mud! With parenting blogger Sophie Pickles’s expert guidance, you’ll transform your backyard into a lively space where your children can experiment with different textures—there’s even a taste-safe alternative!—and understand the wonderful world around them. Using natural ingredients that are on-hand or easily obtainable, you’ll help your kids explore concepts like environmentalism, culinary science, creativity and math, while never losing sight of all the delightful sensory stimulation. Bond over the sheer fun of Shape Play, or try out Muddy River for an introduction to physics. Watch them delight in creating their own food station, with projects like Juice Bar and Mud Café. Better yet, help them build the blocks of critical thinking and observational skills, with activities like Mud Investigation and Mini Beast Hunt. With Mud Kitchen Crafts, education meets fun in a major way.

Author: Maggy Woodley
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1624148514
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Transform Paper into Thoughtful Cards, Fun Decorations and More with Easy, Mess-Free Crafts Learn just how versatile paper can be when creating fun, colorful crafts. Whether you have plain printer paper, a rainbow array of cardstock or just a few scraps of construction paper, you’ll be able to create inventive paper crafts that require only a few materials you already have, making them a thrifty and accessible alternative to more complicated projects. So grab your paper, scissors and glue and try these fun projects: • Origami Corner Bookmarks • Tin Can Pen Pots • Paper Pendants • Llama Cards • Origami Lucky Stars Bracelets • 3-D Paper Accordion Flowers • Kite Birds • Paper Dog Puppet • Confetti Bookmarks • Leaf Wreaths • Quick Ghost Garlands • Polar Bear Ornaments A whole slew of cute, exciting projects makes it easy for you to get your craft on no matter the occasion, and they provide hours of fun all year long. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos to guide you, you can be on your way to creating paper masterpieces in no time.

Author: Margarita Woodley
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448138833
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Crafting has never been more popular and Maggy Woodley, the creative force behind Red Ted, is passionate about making things with her children, Max, four, and Pippa, two. Using recycled materials and bits and bobs collected when out and about, here are over 60 utterly irresistible things to make with your kids. From adorable peanut shell finger puppets to walnut babies, loo roll marionettes and egg carton fairy lights, fabric mache bowls, stick men and shell crabs, stone people, and many more, these are projects for all the family to have fun with. And what's more, the end results are so cute and desirable that they look great around the home, or make wonderfully unique and personal gifts. With a funky, modern design and vibrant full colour photography throughout, this is a must-have addition to every young family's bookshelf.

Author: Denise M. Logan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781562903503
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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Over 200 color illustrations show step–by–step instructions for drawing and painting activities with paper, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture. These art projects were created for and taught to elementary school children to engage them in the creative process, build confidence and self–esteem, and facilitate their creation of artwork. Elements and principles of design are emphasized. Projects include making abstract art, fantasy space art, landscapes, masks, printmaking, paper cutouts, mobiles, molas, and many more. 112 pages, concealed spiral wire binding.

Author: Rachelle Doorley
Publisher: Shambhala
ISBN: 083482986X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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Encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking in children of all ages with these 55 hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more The creator of the highly popular creativity site for kids, Tinkerlab.com, now delivers dozens of engaging, kid-tested, and easy-to-implement projects that will help parents and teachers bring out the natural tinkerer in every kid—even babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The creative experiments shared in this book foster curiosity, promote creative and critical thinking, and encourage tinkering—mindsets that are important to children growing up in a world that values independent thinking. In addition to offering a host of activities that parents and teachers can put to use right away, this book also includes a buffet of recipes (magic potions, different kinds of play dough, silly putty, and homemade butter) and a detailed list of materials to include in the art pantry.

Author: Susan Schwake
Publisher:
ISBN: 1592538363
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 147

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Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.

Author: David Wiesner
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547505906
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45

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Max and Arthur are friends who share an interest in painting. Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner. Max’s first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various artistic media, which turn out to have unexpected pitfalls. Although Max is inexperienced, he’s courageous—and a quick learner. His energy and enthusiasm bring the adventure to its triumphant conclusion. Beginners everywhere will take heart.