The bestselling author of Kids Create! combines her intuitive sense of each child's need for self-expression and interaction with nature with her wealth of imaginative experiences. All the projects use recyclable, reusable, household materials and/or items found in nature.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 6-- This is truly a comprehensive source book . It begins with art-and-craft supplies made from natural objects and materials, and ends with recycling and composting. It's all here: bark, twigs, pebbles, weeds, prints, plants, and feeders. There is nothing totally new, but the broad scope and organization of projects in related groups with step-by-step, single-page directions make the book a first purchase. Drawings are clear and relate well to the text. Carlson indicates the level of difficulty of each activity with a symbol, and uses a clock to indicate when more than one hour is needed to finish (most require less than an hour). The style is breezy and chatty, and includes occasional tidbits of interest related to the project being described. With its large format and large type, this is a very easy book to use. --Carole B. Kirkpatrick, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Truly a comprehensive source book ... the broad scope and organization of projects make the book a first purchase." -- School Library Journal
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Janet Ruth
Format:Paperback
I have just entered the field of preschool and was disappointed in the books for activities until I found Carlson. Her book isn't full of kiddie graphics as if the kids were reading, her instructions are clear and careful. This book is fun because it gives so many ideas of using things around the house. I liked this book so much that I bought 50 to give to preschool teachers coming to a workshop. If you like to do things with your young children and someone doesn't give you Carlson's books, buy them.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is filled with explicit instructions on many facinating projects. It is clear, concise and easy to understand. Excellent resource for children and teachers.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Laurie, I just finished this book and I really appreciated it. My daughter is soon to be three and I have been wanting to learn more about environmentally friendly ways to teach her about life and our world. This is a super resource for me. Thank you so much!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Home made fun
Theres a recipe for all kinds of crafts to do with your kids. I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old who love this kind of thing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Merritt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource
This book has everything from glue and clay recipes to nature and recycle art projects. I use this book a lot for inspiration and project ideas. I recommend it!
Published 13 months ago by S. Webber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for years to come!
I simply love this book! The projects are great and adaptable for any age, my son was 2 1/2 when I bought this for him, and we have done several of the projects no problem. Read more
Published 22 months ago by beccajean82
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's OK
This book has a lot of really cute ideas, but I found many of them impractical. I bought the book thinking I could use the activities in my classroom, however, as another... Read more
Published on May 21, 2011 by E. Alvarado
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book as a kid!
I just remembered this book the other day and decided to see if I could find it online. I'm 23 now, but I really loved this book when I was a kid. Read more
Published on October 18, 2010 by thegraymalkin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Better books for you to buy
A friend gave me this book and it's just not for us. While the ideas are based in nature or recycling in some way, lots of them require quite a bit of process, mess (mix sand,... Read more
Published on October 2, 2009 by K. Golas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource!
Nice book - filled with great ideas for a lot of "around the house" materials. Particularly like the DIY materials like paste & clay - safe, eco-friendly and big savings on buying... Read more
Published on June 7, 2009 by cerise518
3.0 out of 5 stars
fun book
I enjoy using project ideas from this book to do with my 4 year old daughter. There are lots of good projects, but I have seen similar books I liked better.
Published on January 13, 2009 by K. Schultz
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