Overview
Activities such as printing, creative lettering, mosaics, papier-mâché, origami and cardmaking are featured in this entertaining and creative guidebook. Showcasing step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this exciting reference demonstrates how to create more than 50 fun projects sure to delight teachers, children, and parents alike. Each project ties in with school curricula and can be made with inexpensive household items.
Synopsis
Activities such as printing, creative lettering, mosaics, papier-mâché, origami and cardmaking are featured in this entertaining and creative guidebook. Showcasing step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this exciting reference demonstrates how to create more than 50 fun projects sure to delight teachers, children, and parents alike. Each project ties in with school curricula and can be made with inexpensive household items.
Myshelf.com
Filled with craft projects, it is sure to keep children occupied for at least five minutes. But hopefully longer.
Editorials
Myshelf.com
Filled with craft projects, it is sure to keep children occupied for at least five minutes. But hopefully longer.Children's Literature -
A collection of previously published books from the "Step-by-Step" series, Crafty Activities is full of fun projects using a variety of techniques and supplies, and incorporating a wide range of cultures. The book is divided into six sections: printing, creative lettering, mosaics, papier mache, origami, and handmade cards. An introduction explaining the history of a technique and its uses in many cultures begins each section. The assortment of projects includes such whimsies as "Modern Art Socks" made with a potato stamp, a "Celestial Pot" using a mosaic made of eggshells, an "Indian Frame" inspired by the Taj Mahal and out of colored foil candy wrappers, and a "Secrets Folder" employing Japanese origami. The projects are broken down into numbered steps, which are individually illustrated with a color photograph. Steps needing assistance from an adult are marked with a red exclamation point. All of the supplies for each project are listed within a blue circle at the beginning of the instructions. Also included is a suggestion of additional ways to use a specific method. Project patterns are located at the end of each section, and can be copied or enlarged according to the desired use. A table of contents lists each of the sections, but the lack of an index makes finding individual projects and patterns tricky. Overall, this is an excellent source of entertaining craft activities.School Library Journal
Gr 3-6
This book is a pleasure to read and browse through. It is consistent throughout in its use of vibrant color photos, clear directions, and mention of safety concerns. The crafts encompass "Printing," "Creative Lettering," "Mosaics," "Papier Mâché," "Origami," and "Handmade Cards"; each section opens with a brief historical overview of the technique. Both boys and girls will enjoy the wide range of ideas. The activities are presented in a numbered, step-by-step (only six) photographic format on a bright, white background. "You Will Need" and "Further Ideas" are neatly highlighted. However, children may question some of the terms and spellings, such as "jewellery," "personalise," and "clingfilm." The occasional full-page photos and dozens of patterns make it easy for kids to achieve good results. Projects include a Gecko T-shirt, Aztec Birthday Card, Egyptian Dominoes, Mosaic Chalk Board, African Mask, and Pop-up Dinosaur. Many activities can be used to supplement a lesson on different cultures, art, or space. Along with Rita Hoppert's 365 Art and Craft Activities (Publications Intl., 1996) and Judy Ann Sadler's The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Crafts (Kids Can, 1998), this will be a popular and useful addition to most collections.
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