Kids Create
Art and Craft Experiences for Kids
Published on 30. March 2021
160 pages
978-1-4236-5738-5 (ISBN)
Description
Unplug and get creative with more than 150 craft and art activities for kids.
Kids Create features more than 150 engaging and thought-provoking art projects and crafts for kids, ages three to nine. Arranged by craft medium, and ranging from beginner to advanced, these projects, including seasonal options, are great for homeschooling, school projects, and weekends.
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate each activity and what it should look like along the way.
Activities include shadow silhouettes, sponge art, a windsock recycling craft, a globe-making activity, and many more, including holiday themed-decorations. Also included is an informative section for parents on the stages of a child's artistic development. This is a perfect book for creative families who want to make something great together.
Kids Create features more than 150 engaging and thought-provoking art projects and crafts for kids, ages three to nine. Arranged by craft medium, and ranging from beginner to advanced, these projects, including seasonal options, are great for homeschooling, school projects, and weekends.
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate each activity and what it should look like along the way.
Activities include shadow silhouettes, sponge art, a windsock recycling craft, a globe-making activity, and many more, including holiday themed-decorations. Also included is an informative section for parents on the stages of a child's artistic development. This is a perfect book for creative families who want to make something great together.
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03/2021
Gibbs M. Smith Inc
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Laurie Carlson, Ph.D., has written 22 books, including a Washington state history textbook currently used in public schools. She has taught as an adjunct professor for the history departments at Western Oregon University, Eastern Washington University, and Washington State University-Pullman. She has also taught classes in writing nonfiction at Eastern Washington University, and technical writing at Washington State University-Spokane. She currently lives in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Content
- Intro
- Kids Create!
- Danger Zones
- Keys to Confidence
- Projects
- Paper and Paste
- Send a Letter
- Quill Pen
- Envelopes are Easy
- Pop-up Card
- Bind a Book
- Jigsaw Puzzle
- Doorknob Hangers
- Homemade Paper
- Periscope
- Zany Balloon People
- Big Mouth Puppets
- "Me" Puppet
- Silhouettes
- Photo Statues
- Cut-Paper Art
- Cut-Paper Mosaics
- Weave a Picture
- Olympic Games
- Gold Medals
- Paper Torches
- Pioneer Log Cabin
- Native American Houses
- Wigwams
- Tepees
- Covered Wagon
- Winter Count
- Rolled Paper Beads
- Silver & Turquoise Bracelets
- Clay and Dough
- Clay Projects
- Perfect Pinch Pots
- Simple Slab Dish
- Super Slab Dish
- Coiled Pottery
- Clay Fossils
- Flower Pockets
- Gingerbread Spoon Rest
- Clay Pretties
- Hair Barrettes
- Beads
- Clay Buttons
- Homemade ?Clays
- Sawdust Clay
- Bread Clay
- Salt Dough
- Salt Dough 1
- Salt Dough 2
- Salt Dough 3
- Salt Dough 4
- Salt Dough 5
- Nutshell Ornaments
- Arts & Letters
- Clay Tablets
- Alphabet Letters
- Inedible Edibles
- Cactus Garden
- Mischief Mouse
- Jar Toppers
- Print Making
- Finger Prints
- Finger Painting
- Thummies
- Food Printing
- Sponge Art
- Sponge Printing
- Apple Tree Print
- Art Impressions
- Sandpaper Prints
- Block Prints
- Teddy Bear Prints
- Relief Prints
- Simple Silkscreen
- Fun Stamps
- Rubber Sole Stamps
- Carved Rubber Stamps
- Sculpture
- Plaster projects
- Poured Plaster
- Wall Plaques
- Relief Sculpture
- Molding With Plaster
- Paper Mâché
- Planet Earth
- Papier-Mâché Dinosaurs
- Dinosaur Egg
- Dinosaur Bone
- Stuffed Paper Sculpture
- Crushed Foil Sculpture
- Wire Sculpture
- Toothpick Sculpture
- Soft Sculpture
- Seasonal Projects
- Spring is Here
- Wind Sock
- Robin's Nest With Eggs
- Spring Pets
- Baby Chick
- Spring Bunnies
- Eggshell Art
- Eggshell Mosaic
- Glossy Eggs
- Papier-Mâché Easter Eggs
- Pinwheel
- Spring Lily
- Bird in a Cage
- Crayon Craft
- Crayon Cookies
- Crayon Scratchboard
- Popcorn Apple Blossoms
- Paper Plate Butterfly Puppet
- Drying & Preserving Spring Flowers
- Cinco de Mayo Projects
- Papel Picado
- Paper Bag Piñata
- Summer Fun
- Clip Board
- Hawaiian Luau
- Hula Skirt
- Flower Leis
- Paper Pleasers
- Ribbon Sticks
- Paper Cups
- A Day at the Beach
- Starfish
- Sailboat
- Sun Visors
- Mini Palm Trees
- Sand Candles
- Play Skateboard or Scooter
- Skateboard Ramp
- Balloon Sculptures
- Mouse
- Swan
- Apple
- Crystal Garden
- Walking Snake
- Walking Invisible Dog
- Doggie Bank
- Sparkle Paints
- Pretty Bubbles
- Bubble Fun
- Bubble Art Notepaper
- Marbles Paper & Pencils
- Autumn Arts
- Stained Glass Leaf Pictures
- Nature Art
- Seed Mosaics
- Indian Corn Collage
- Old-Fashioned Crafts
- Apple People
- Corn Husk Dolls
- Braided Rug
- Oat Box Cradle
- Jacob's Ladder
- Scary Ghosts
- Bean Ghosts
- Tissue Ghosts
- Spooky Spiders
- Spiders
- Spider Webs
- Halloween Decorations
- Paper Sack Pumpkins
- Gauzy Ghosts
- Witch Puppet
- Thanksgiving Crafts
- Pilgrim & Native American Village
- Dipped Candles
- Winter Wonders
- Snowflakes
- Snow Globe Paperweight
- Yarn Wreath
- Holiday Gifts
- Animal Cracker Pins
- Potpourri
- Reindeer
- Hanukkah Menorah
- Christmas Tree Trinkets
- Paper Christmas Balls
- Winter Bells
- Star of David Picture Frame
- Carolers
- Wall Banner
- Hansel & Gretel's Candy House
- Frosting Recipe
- Candle Decoration
- Punched Tin
- Message Spinner
- Appendix A
- Stages in Children's Art
- Appendix B
- Working With Groups of Children
- Miscellaneous Tips
