Enter the world of creativity where children's imaginations soar with this broad spectrum of over 240 open-ended art activities and ideas. These projects allow each child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies.
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Mary Ann F. Kohl is the author of 13 award-winning art activity books for children, including Discovering Great Artists. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.
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109 of 109 people found the following review helpful
By bookreader
Format:Paperback
All of Mary Ann Kohl's art books are great, but if you have to start with just one, I would get this one. In fact, if you are teaching art to young children or working with your own child artists at home, this would be an ideal book to start with. Why? It covers all the mediums: drawing, painting, assemblage, printmaking, collage, sculpture and crafts. It contains open-ended projects that are suitable for almost any age. The projects allow children to explore materials and techniques and come up with their own ideas. Each page includes one project and is illustrated with line drawings. Each project is coded to show at a glance how much time/preparation is needed, what age/experience level the project is appropriate for, and so forth. My only complaint is that some of the projects call for the use of liquid starch which I have not been able to find (only spray starch and powder starch) - so I substitute watered down glue, which works. I teach art, am an art school graduate and a parent, and I have quite a few books on this subject, but this is the book I turn to most for ideas.
55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
There are over 100 ideas in this book for kids to create with no adult models or samples to copy. All you need are the basic art tools like scissors, crayons, glue, flour, salt, paper, tape. Try the Watercolor Salt project, if you want something amazing yet easy to win over any child to art.
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
When I was teaching, these were the all-time best ideas that worked every time, with all ages. Art. Kids love it. When there is no expectation about the finished product, kids absolutely thrive in art! These ideas give them a push into paints, chalk, crayon, sculpting, or construction, and off they go. You will be amazed at the depth of joy and learning that takes place. Yes, I admit it, I love this book. Gee, I'm swell.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasitc creativity sparker
This book is a great set of ideas to spark the creativity of any child, but this will especially be a hit with the younger crowd. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Batfan7
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great ideas, older children, requires well set up work space!
As I said many very good ideas, but limited useability for young children. Melting crayon or wax is dangerous so so this book is for older primary school age children and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by South seas customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
FUN ideas!!!
I LOVE this book. I can always find something fun and creative to do. I do wish some of the directions (such as cooking clay--do I paint first or cook first? Read more
Published 23 months ago by mom of 3
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best creative ideas in one book
I bought this book for my five and three year old grandchildren, and it has given me endless ideas for keeping the boys busy during the summer holidays. Read more
Published on July 10, 2010 by Zlata Konevski
5.0 out of 5 stars
I agree - own your own!
This is a great book. Own your own and use it all the time to give your kids found memories of creating things with you. The ideas are fun, well explained, and creative.
Published on June 16, 2008 by E. Gorden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comparable to Art Lessons for Elementary Teachers
This is a great book for parents and educators alike. The projects well-detailed in this book are very comparable to techniques educators are taught to use with children in... Read more
Published on February 26, 2007 by Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Resource for parents and teachers
This is a must have book for both parents and teachers. I keep it handy for those days when I feel like doing a project with my daugher, but I need a little help coming up with a... Read more
Published on June 29, 2006 by S. Beary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Art for Anyone
Easy discovery art for everyone, no matter what age. This book has been around for awhile, but the ideas are still classics.
Published on June 11, 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite art book.
I really like this book. The ideas work every time, and the kids love them all. I don't think you need any other art idea book if you have this one.
Published on June 8, 2000
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