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Children love to make up stories, and these 40 creative projects and activities encourage them to free their storytelling instincts. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, and then will love using them to create stories of their own, while older kids will enjoy word grab bags, story walks, and journaling exercises. For everyone ages 5 to 12, whatever their reading level, this book has everything needed to spark an infinite...
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144 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge they've gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and...
5) The organic artist for kids: a DIY guide to making your own eco-friendly art supplies from nature
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"Immersed in the natural world, Wild Art Workshop for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to their wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience,...
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152 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Learn important skills to help you become a better artist with this super-fun collection of art projects. Louise McMullen, founder of the children's craft blog, Messy Little Monster, brings her experience as both a teacher and a mother to ensure there's a project for every artist, whatever your interest, ability or age. -- Back cover.
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128 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
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Are you bored with your boots, tired of your trainers and embarrassed by your boring black pumps? Jazz up your shoes and trainers with these fun ideas! If you can't afford to buy personalised sports footwear or sparkly party shoes, don't despair, you can do it yourself! Charlotte Liddle will show you how, with 35 ways to make your feet more fun. There are removeable fixes, such as clip-on flowers or ideas for replacing your laces with something more...
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"Winter is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Construct a papier-mâché lantern to mark Chinese New Year. Design colorful bunting to honor Black History Month. It's always the season for crafting!"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Does climbing a tree, building a bug hotel, spearing a bullfrog, stalking wild animals, and scouting for petrified wood sound more fun than homework or chores? If so, this guide is your perfect companion to endless summer days and rainy fall afternoons alike. Filled with advice, insights, and activities to inspire wonder and excitement about the natural world, Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars is a curious kid's treasure trove, filled to the brim...
11) Paula's patches
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Embarrassed about a hole in her pants, creative and resourceful Paula covers it with a patch, and discovers her classmates also have leaky, stained, and hand-me-down items that could benefit from a colorful patch.
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"Calling all hikers! These useful projects will help you explore the outdoors like never before. Make delicious granola bars to eat on the trail. Construct a compass to help you find your way. Build a headlamp to guide you in the dark. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"-- Provided by publisher.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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"Create beautiful nature pieces that show your appreciation for planet Earth with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt plants and more from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft a honeycomb hive from metal nuts or a delicate tree from wire and leftover beads. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into nature art!"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Looking to host a game night? Think mini! Craft a bitty bowling alley for marble bowling balls. Create a deck of petite playing cards. Then play your games with family and friends. Easy instructions and step photos will help you become a miniature game master. Tiny games are tons of fun!"-- Provided by publisher.
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"Packed with fun ideas to keep kids occupied during holidays or at weekends, readers can discover the joys of making natural shampoo, learn about honey harvesting, handprint a picnic blanket, craft a sun catcher, and follow tasty recipes for summertime treats such as homemade watermelon popsicles. The activities from author and homesteading teacher Angela Fanning include eco-friendly practices, such as recycling or reusing materials, and encourage...
18) Papel maché
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Fotografias a todo color acompañan instrucciones detalladas que les demuestran a los niños como crear una docena de manualidades divertidas con papel mache.
Full color photographs accompany detailed instructions that show children how to make a dozen fun crafts with paper mache.
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"Calling all campers! These handy projects will help you set up camp like never before. Turn a plastic bag into an outdoor shower. Sew a cozy sleeping bag. Craft a case to protect your cell phone from water. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"-- Provided by publisher.
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"Welcome to fall on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature,a nd embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, fall-themed activity book. Discover what makes this season so special, learn fun new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature's gifts." -- Back cover.
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