Synopsis "Kids Create: Art and Craft Experiences for Kids"
Unplug and get creative with more than 150 craft and art activities for kids.Kids Create features more than 150 engaging and thought-provoking art projects and crafts for kids, ages three to nine. Arranged by season, and ranging from beginner to advanced, these projects are great for homeschooling, school projects, and weekends. Illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate each activity and what it should look like along the way. Activities include shadow silhouettes, sponge art, a windsock recycling craft, a globe-making activity, and many more, including holiday themed-decorations. Also included is an informative section for parents on the stages of a child&;s artistic development. This is a perfect book for creative families who want to make something great together. Laurie Carlson, Ph.D., has written 22 books, including a Washington state history textbook currently used in public schools. She has taught as an adjunct professor for the history departments at Western Oregon University, Eastern Washington University, and Washington State University-Pullman. She has also taught classes in writing nonfiction at Eastern Washington University, and technical writing at Washington State University-Spokane. She currently lives in Coeur d&;Alene, Idaho.
