This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for school using a wide variety of materials. It starts out encouraging kids to be creative and express themselves and at the same time get organized with their school supplies. The projects range from making locker accessories to a tic-tac-toe lunch bag to a painted pencil box and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Art and Craft is a diverse and creative subject that allows kids to explore ideas or concepts and then express it by making something. Today arts and crafts are a great pastime and educational tool for kids. It can not only keep the tiny tots busy and entertained on a rainy day, but also extend a child's fine motor skills, develop concepts like colour or numbers and see scientific processes like gluing and paint drying in action. It also helps to develop the creative instincts of a child, who is ever so enthusiastic to learn and create something new. However, children always need their parents' or teachers' guidance, attention along with love and affection in their lives. Hence, drawing, painting or making simple, yet attractive craft items with them could be real fun and a great way to create a lifetime of memories for you and your children/students, as the case may be. The book is a treasure trove of novel ideas and beautiful creations of Arts and Crafts with easily available objects, such as: crayons, water and oil colours of different shades, glue, scissors, paper, wax, clay, stones, metal pieces, magnets, leaves, flowers, etc. There are collage items, various coloured paper craft items, marble painting, sculpting, greeting cards, paper lanterns, bookmarks, balloon mask, etc. that have been explained in the book in detail, exclusively for school children in the age group of 5 to 12 years. Thus, the book will serve as a useful guide for art and craft teachers as well as parents, who are always keen to decipher and carve out the best for the young ones.
Remake the ordinary into the extraordinary—crafts for kids ages 8 to 12 Watch kids' eyes light up as they roll up their sleeves and transform ordinary items. Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids shows tweens how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them to make room decor, organizers, school supplies, and so much more. What sets this apart from other kids' activity books: 25 purposeful projects—Exciting arts and crafts like Awesome Earbud Case, Cute Critter Cardboard Hangers, and Splatter Paint Sunglasses allow kids to create something that is both useful and fun to make. Easily accessible supplies—The crafts in this book repurpose everyday items you likely have lying around, so there's no need to spend lots of money or schedule a trip to the store. Clear instructions—Kids will have no trouble tackling these crafts thanks to simple directions that are paired with beautiful pictures to guide them through the process. Inspire ingenuity and eco-friendly habits with Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids.
Fun Craft Projects for Kids is bursting with ideas to engage children’s minds, develop their creativity and entertain them for hours on end - without a screen in sight! From cardboard creations & recycled material models to nature-based art and unique homemade gifts, you’ll find a treasure trove of wonderful budget-friendly and eco-conscious ideas. Children of all experience levels aged 4-8 and above will enjoy these exciting projects and each one is as much fun to play with as it is to make. From Crazy Cardboard Cats and Dinosaurs to Colourful Pixie Catchers, the Family Tree Collage, and the Marvellous Marble Run, this book is packed with 79 creative adventures. Inside the Book: Eco-Friendly Crafts and Models Clay and Dough Printmaking Painting and Drawing Collage Creations Nature Art "Fun Craft Projects for Kids" is an ideal resource for parents, teachers, and anyone looking to enrich a child's life with the joy of crafting. It promises not just rainy-day projects, but the development of valuable skills and memories to last a lifetime.
Hundreds of budget-friendly projects include edible homemade goodies, holiday decorations, toys, musical instruments, and gifts made from wood, metal, glass, leather, clay, and found objects
Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids focuses on craft projects that children, aged three to twelve, can make with their parents. These projects are fun, yet serve a practical purpose; children can wear, decorate, and play with what they make. Filled with ideas for a range of ages, skill levels, and interests, this book lets children's creativity run wild, while creating precious memories as parents and kids learn and create as a team.
More than sixty educational, entertaining craft projects that encourage children to unplug, interact, and have fun! Does your child spend too much time in front of a screen? Help them discover the excitement of hands-on learning with Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love. Packed with DIY projects like a personalized race track chore tracker, a high-flying homemade 3D kite, and handmade musical instruments, the activities in this book will encourage your child to explore the world beyond the screen. Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love features step-by-step instructions and color photos for over sixty entertaining and educational projects that: • Promote lifelong learning • Stimulate creativity • Improve problem solving • Spur imaginative thinking • Encourage independent playtime And the fun doesn’t end when the crafting is over—youngsters will love playing with their new handmade creations on game night, at parties, during holidays, and more.
