Child's Play (6-12) 160 Instant Activities, Crafts, and Science Projects for Grade Schoolers

by HAMILTON, LESLIE

• ISBN13: 9780517583548
• ISBN10: 0517583542
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-04-21
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

Take a discarded walnut shell and make a boat. Create a balloon barometer. Go on a backyard scavenger hunt. Test common foods for starch or vitamin C. Sew a mini-backpack. Make a safe and easy costume for Halloween or the school play. All of these ideas and more are featured in Child's Play 6 -- 12, a wonderful collection of quick and easy-to-make projects, activities, and games for those not-so-easy-to-please grade schoolers whose frantic cries of "there's nothing to do! " are only slightly less unnerving than "Mom! I've got a science project due tomorrow! Child's Play 6 -- 12 will be the only first aid parents need to handle project emergencies, create memorable gifts and parties, or simply bear the boredom blues. The clear, straightforward instructions and charming line drawings are sure to make this book your hands-on guide to creativity.

Author Biography

Leslie Hamilton has worked with children in preschoolers, elementary schools, and scouting. She is the author of Child's Play: 200 Instant Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xv
A Note to Parents and Caregivers	p. xvi
Choosing Projects for Your Child	p. xvii
Basic Supplies	p. xix
Superfast Paper Projects	p. 1
Newspaper Hat	p. 3
Snappy Puppet Mouths	p. 4
Paper Helicopter	p. 6
Paper Airplane	p. 7
Giant Paper Dolls	p. 9
Paper Snowflakes	p. 11
Paper Fan	p. 12
Small Object Rubbings	p. 13
Tracing, Small Scale	p. 14
Tracing, Medium Scale	p. 14
Tracing Your Child	p. 16
Cooperative Picture	p. 16
Map Making	p. 17
Pretend Town	p. 18
Treasure Map	p. 19
Draw What You See/Saw	p. 20
Treasure Hunt	p. 20
Paper Collages	p. 21
Learning Scissors Skills	p. 21
Weaving Paper Placemats	p. 22
Party Decorations	p. 22
Japanese Lanterns	p. 24
Sewing and Weaving	p. 25
No-Sew Vest	p. 27
No-Sew Super Cape	p. 28
Threading Objects--No Needle	p. 29
Spaghetti Threader Game	p. 141
Sewing Cards	p. 30
Threading Objects--Needle and Thread	p. 32
Simple Scarf for Stuffed Animal or Doll	p. 33
Bean Bags	p. 34
Bean Bag Games	p. 34
Little Pillows	p. 36
Styrofoam Tray Weaving	p. 37
Berry Box Weaving	p. 38
Weaving Paper Placemats	p. 22
Boxes	p. 39
Oatmeal Box Crafts
Toy Truck Tunnel	p. 41
Mailbox	p. 42
Space Pack	p. 43
Spaceship	p. 44
Stuffed Animal or Doll Cradle/Time Capsule	p. 45
Drum	p. 46
Other Box Ideas
Box Buildings	p. 47
Dioramas	p. 48
Shoe Box Computer and Disk Drive	p. 50
Car/Rocket Ship/Boat	p. 52
Tunnels	p. 53
Play House	p. 54
Projects and Activities	p. 55
Rainbow Crayons	p. 57
Play Dough	p. 58
Wax Paper and Crayon Melt	p. 58
Con-Tact Paper and Leaves	p. 59
Collages	p. 60
Printing with Paint	p. 62
Crayon/Paint Resist	p. 64
Snow on a Tray	p. 65
Cup Walkie-Talkies	p. 66
Super Bubbles	p. 66
Eggloo Village	p. 68
Cardboard Tube Crafts
Binoculars	p. 69
Telescope	p. 70
Long Straight Pipes/Long Crooked Pipes	p. 70
Kazoo	p. 99
Egg-Carton Crafts
Instant Tea Set	p. 72
Doll Hats	p. 73
Clothespin Doll Skirt	p. 74
Caterpillar	p. 74
Science Projects	p. 75
Spoon Reflections	p. 77
Magic Balloon	p. 78
Balloon Rocket on a String	p. 79
Cornstarch and Water	p. 80
Water and Oil	p. 80
Swirling Colors/Mixing Colors	p. 80
Water Music	p. 82
Balloon Magnet--Static Electricity	p. 83
Jumping Flame	p. 84
Candy Sparks	p. 85
Rainbow Celery--A Bedtime Activity	p. 86
Writing and Thinking	p. 87
First Words Scrapbook	p. 89
Cutouts to Categorize	p. 89
What's Missing?	p. 90
Beginner Mind Puzzles	p. 91
Tricky Puzzles	p. 92
Simple Crossword Puzzle	p. 93
Early Reading Book	p. 96
Instant Musical Instruments	p. 97
Kazoo	p. 99
Shaker	p. 99
Drums	p. 100
Harp	p. 101
Water Music	p. 82
Cooking	p. 103
Quick and Easy
Peel a Carrot	p. 105
Colored Eggs	p. 106
Celery Stuffers	p. 106
Lunch Designs	p. 107
Apple Volcanoes	p. 108
Banana Pops	p. 109
Peanut Butter Candy	p. 109
Fruit Kabobs	p. 110
Salami and Cream Cheese Hors d'Oeuvres	p. 111
Frozen Treats
Frozen Banana Slices	p. 112
Frozen Grapes	p. 113
Frozen Banana Fluff	p. 113
Yogurt and Fruit Popsicles	p. 114
In the Oven
Pumpkin Seeds	p. 115
Nachos	p. 115
Tiny Pizzas	p. 116
Granola	p. 117
Cornbread	p. 118
Pumpkin Muffins	p. 119
Pretend	p. 121
Puppets
Peanut-Shell Finger Puppets	p. 123
Stick Puppets	p. 124
Sock Puppets	p. 125
Puppet Shows	p. 126
Costumes
Firefighter	p. 127
Princess/Prince	p. 128
Superhero	p. 128
Astronaut	p. 128
Paper Bag Turtle	p. 129
Animals	p. 130
Indian Vest and Headband	p. 130
Robot	p. 132
Pretend Places and Activities
Indoor Clubhouse, Tent, or Fort	p. 133
Beauty Parlor/Barber Shop	p. 135
Restaurant	p. 135
Aerobics Class/Workout Gym	p. 136
Fishing	p. 136
Games	p. 137
Quiet Games
First to Smile	p. 139
First to Laugh	p. 139
First to Look Away	p. 139
Free Association	p. 139
Opposites	p. 140
Guessing Games	p. 140
"I See Something Red"	p. 140
Tabletop Hide-and-Seek	p. 140
Tong Transfer (Quiet Version)	p. 141
Spaghetti Threader Game	p. 141
Tabletop Memory Game	p. 142
Cooperative Picture	p. 16
Games for Time in the Car
Color Hunt	p. 143
Yellow Car/Red Car	p. 143
Alphabet Hunt	p. 144
Number Hunt	p. 144
Scavenger Hunt	p. 144
Guessing Games	p. 140
While You Wait
Activities	p. 145
Waiting Games
Letter Search	p. 146
Word Search	p. 146
"Guess What I'm Drawing"	p. 146
Color Hunt	p. 146
Shape Hunt	p. 146
Tabletop Change-Around	p. 146
Hide the Penny	p. 147
Active Games and Party Games
Be an Animal	p. 148
Charades	p. 148
Do What I Say/Do What I Do	p. 148
Simon Says	p. 149
Make a Letter	p. 149
Follow the Leader	p. 149
Treasure Hunt	p. 149
Tong Transfer (Active Version)	p. 150
Indoor Bowling	p. 150
Scoop Catch	p. 150
Scoop "Hot Potato"	p. 151
Balloon Basketball (Active or Quiet)	p. 151
Bean Bag Games	p. 34
Work	p. 153
Free Trips	p. 157
Library	p. 159
Local Farm/Pet Store	p. 159
Greenhouse/Florist with Greenhouse	p. 159
Museum	p. 159
Elementary School	p. 159
University Offices	p. 159
Restaurant, Factory, or Dairy Tour	p. 160
Collector's Trip	p. 160
Rotten-Weather Walk	p. 160
Puddle Jumping	p. 161
Window-Shopping	p. 161
Art Gallery/Poster Store	p. 161
Playground/Park	p. 161
Party Time and Play Group Time	p. 163
Decorations	p. 165
Make-Ahead Party Favors	p. 165
Party Foods to Make Ahead of Time	p. 165
Foods to Make with a Group	p. 166
Party Crafts to Take Home	p. 166
Party (or Play Group) Games and Activities	p. 168
Play Group Trips	p. 168
Index	p. 169
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