The Arts & Crafts Busy Book 365 Screen-Free Art and Craft Activities to Keep Toddlers and Preschoolers Busy

by Kuffner, Trish

• ISBN13: 9780684018720
• ISBN10: 0684018721
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: HACHETTE

Summary

365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR This book contains 365 creative and educational arts and crafts projects for children ages two to six that provide a great alternative to using TV as a babysitter. It shows parents and daycare providers how to: --Stimulate creativity and self-expression with activities that encourage a child to explore his or her place in the world. --Create experiments with paint, glue, playdough, paper, and markers that focus a child's energy constructively. --Encourage the development of a child's concentration and coordination, as well as organizational and manipulative skills, with well-chosen arts and crafts projects. --Save money by making arts and crafts supplies such as paints, playdough, and craft clay with ingredients that can be found around the home. Celebrate the holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities. The Arts and Crafts Busy Bookis written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. It should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching young children. iParenting Media Awards 2003#xA0;Greatest Holiday Winner: Book An iParenting Media Award Winner!

Author Biography

Trish Kuffner lives with her husband and five children just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.  She is the author of The Toddler's Busy Book, The Preschooler's Busy Book, The Arts & Crafts Busy Book, and The Wiggle & Giggle Busy Book.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Arts and Crafts	1	(12)
Organizing and Planning for Arts and Crafts	2	(3)
Stocking Up on Supplies	5	(4)
Arts and Crafts for Toddlers	9	(2)
Voila! What Now?	11	(1)
One Last Thought	12	(1)
Scribbling, Coloring, and Drawing	13	(30)
Painting	43	(36)
Printmaking	79	(18)
Modeling, Sculpting, and Papier-Mache	97	(38)
Glue, Paper, and Scissors	135	(28)
Nature Arts and Crafts	163	(26)
Edible Arts and Crafts	189	(36)
Educational Arts and Crafts	225	(28)
Toys, Gifts, and More	253	(34)
Holiday Arts and Crafts	287	(82)
Valentine's Day	289	(7)
Saint Patrick's Day	296	(8)
Easter	304	(9)
Canada Day	313	(5)
Independence Day	318	(7)
Halloween	325	(7)
Thanksgiving	332	(7)
Hanukkah	339	(9)
Christmas	348	(14)
Kwanzaa	362	(7)
Appendixes	369	(20)
Appendix A: Basic Craft Recipes	369	(13)
Paint	369	(5)
Play Dough	374	(2)
Clay	376	(2)
Glue and Paste	378	(1)
Other Craft Recipes	379	(3)
Appendix B: Making Books with Children	382	(2)
Appendix C: Books for Children	384	(2)
Appendix D: Resources for Parents	386	(3)
Index	389