Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Paper Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday paper items to reuse in a fun new way. From woven paper bookmarks to scrap paper curtains, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Metal Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday metal items to reuse in a fun new way. From a tin can organizer to can tab earrings, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Plastic Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday plastic items to reuse in a fun new way. From a button bouquet to a keyboard calendar, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Fabric Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday fabric items to reuse in a fun new way. From earbud wire covers to cool coiled baskets, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Glass and Ceramics Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday glass and ceramic items to reuse in a fun new way. From glass jar lanterns to terrific tile coasters, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Odds and Ends Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From swirly CD art to game piece jewelry, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
A valuable, one-stop guide to collection development and finding ideal subject-specific activities and projects for children and teens. For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, and games that children and teens will find interesting is a constant challenge. This guide is a time-saving, one-stop resource for locating this type of information—one that also serves as a valuable collection development tool that identifies the best among thousands of choices, and can be used for program planning, reference and readers' advisory, and curriculum support. Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! identifies hundreds of books that provide step-by-step instructions for creating arts and crafts, building objects, finding ways to help the disadvantaged, or engaging in other activities ranging from gardening to playing games and sports. Organized by broad subject areas—arts and crafts, recreation and sports (including indoor activities and games), and so forth—the entries are further logically organized by specific subject, ensuring quick and easy use.
With easy step-by-step instructions, this book will help kids get creative and recycle and repurpose their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From bottle-top pop art to felted tin-can organizers, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Great tips and advice on reusing, garage sales, and spotting treasures are also provided. So start your upcycling with these fabric, paper, metal, glass & ceramics, and odds & ends projects. Book includes: visual supply & tool lists, step-by-step instructions and photos, fun advice & tips, and safety information.
Discover new and exciting ways to teach STEM content through the arts in your early childhood program with this innovative and comprehensive guidebook. Chapters feature playful activities divided by age band that bridge early academic learning and social, emotional, physical, and mental development with active engagement in the arts. Structured activities include a materials list, safety concerns, key takeaways, and related readings, as well as explicit connections to research and national standards. With clear and concise lesson plans that walk you through activities in music, dance, media arts, visual arts, and theater, it becomes easy to bring development and learning through movement and creativity to your classroom or program.
**From Trash to Treasure Unleash Your Creative Potential with Upcycling** Imagine turning everyday waste into extraordinary creations that not only beautify your home but also contribute to a healthier planet. Dive into "From Trash to Treasure," an ultimate guide that shows you how to transform discarded items into stunning, functional masterpieces. ### Chapter Highlights **Introduction to Creative Upcycling** Discover the fascinating world of upcycling. Learn the difference between upcycling and recycling, understand the significant environmental benefits, and gather the essential tools and materials youâll need to get started safely and effectively. **Transforming Glass Bottles and Jars** Turn ordinary glass bottles and jars into elegant vases, chic storage solutions, and unique candle holders. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to create beautiful accents for your home. **Repurposing Tin Cans** Explore inventive ways to upcycle tin cans into planters, lanterns, and organizational systems. These practical projects are perfect for adding a rustic charm to your spaces. **Upcycling Wooden Pallets** From rustic furniture to home decor items and outdoor pallet projects, transform wooden pallets into valuable, handcrafted treasures that stand out in any setting. **Recycling Paper and Cardboard** Master the art of paper mache, decorative storage boxes, and recycled paper stationery. Turn simple paper and cardboard into decorative and functional items that impress. **Reinventing Fabric Scraps and Old Clothing** Discover creative uses for fabric scraps and old clothing. Make patchwork quilts, rag rugs, and fashion accessories that showcase your personal style and ingenuity. **Transforming Plastic Bottles and Containers** Convert plastic waste into elegant planters, decorative home accessories, and functional household items. These projects offer an inspiring and eco-friendly approach to decorating. **Repurposing Old Furniture** Learn techniques for painting, refinishing, and converting old furniture into brand-new creations. Turn forgotten pieces into stylish, practical additions to your home. **Turning Trash into Art** Harness your artistic side by creating sculptures, wall art, and functional pieces from waste materials. Each project is designed to inspire and challenge you creatively. **Upcycling Electronic Waste** Craft unique items from old computer parts, CDs, DVDs, and more. Discover inventive ways to repurpose tech waste and reduce e-waste impact. With chapters covering everything from kitchen waste to seasonal decorations, kids' crafts to sustainable habits, âFrom Trash to Treasureâ is your go-to resource for upcycling inspiration. Embrace the thrill of transforming trash into treasure, and join a global movement to make the world a more beautiful, sustainable place. Dive in and start your upcycling journey today!
