71 Arts & Crafts For School Children

Art and Craft is a diverse and creative subject that allows kids to explore ideas or concepts and then express it by making something. Today arts and crafts are a great pastime and educational tool for kids. It can not only keep the tiny tots busy and entertained on a rainy day but also extend a childs fine motor skills develop concepts like colour or numbers and see scientific processes like gluing and paint drying in action. It also helps to develop the creative instincts of a child who is ever so enthusiastic to learn and create something new. However children always need their parents or teachers guidance attention along with love and affection in their lives. Hence drawing painting or making simple yet attractive craft items with them could be real fun and a great way to create a lifetime of memories for you and your children/students as the case may be. The book is a treasure trove of novel ideas and beautiful creations of Arts and Crafts with easily available objects such as: crayons water and oil colours of different shades glue scissors paper wax clay stones metal pieces magnets leaves flowers etc. There are collage items various coloured paper craft items marble painting sculpting greeting cards paper lanterns bookmarks balloon mask etc. that have been explained in the book in detail exclusively for school children in the age group of 5 to 12 years. Thus the book will serve as a useful guide for art and craft teachers as well as parents who are always keen to decipher and carve out the best for the young ones. #v&spublishers Contents: Preface 1. Things to Do With Your Kids 2. Craft Ideas Using Paper Glue Tape Crayons and Markers 3. Getting Crafty with Paper Glue and Crayons 4. Craft Ideas Using Buttons Old Socks or Old Clothes 5. Old Clothes Make the Best Craft Gifts 6. Getting Crafty with Old Clothes -Part Two 7. Craft Ideas Using Food or Kitchen Supplies 8. Getting Creative with Kitchen Supplies 9. Easy Crafts from Popsicle Sticks 10. Craft Ideas from Nature 11. Craft Ideas for the Birds 12. Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids 13. Create Crafts from Nature 14. Better than Diamonds: Macaroni Jewellery! 15. Craft Ideas Using Recycled Materials 16. Recycle Reduce and Reuse: Arts and Crafts 17. Go Green with Your Craft Ideas 18. Arts and Crafts for Kids