Paper Crafts for Kids

Paper Crafts for Kids
Author: Stefania Luca
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781647391072

Get creative with cool paper crafts for kids ages 4-8! From an Origami Cat to a Whirling Windmill to Clothespin Pirate Puppets—there are tons of cool crafts that start with just scissors and a piece of paper. Bursting with a variety of colorful, ready-to-cut templates paired with easy-to-follow instructions, these paper crafts for kids ages 4-8 let you cut, fold, color, and get crafty anytime. Have a blast piecing together a Unicorn Jigsaw Puzzle, creating a magical Balancing Butterfly, or crafting a cool Owl Hat—all with just scissors, glue, and the paper provided. Some of the crafts for kids ages 4-8 like a Paper Roll Hedgehog or Envelope Scarecrows only need a few household materials you likely have on hand, limiting trips to the craft store. Happy crafting! This book of crafts for kids ages 4-8 includes: Cut it out—Get ready to practice scissor skills with 25 awesome ready-to-cut templates. Follow the leader—Stay on track from the first snip to the final fold with super simple instructions anyone can follow. Crafts in color—Cool, colorful illustrations appeal to kids and parents alike. Paper has never been so fun with these playful paper crafts for kids ages 4-8.

Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories

Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
Author: Audrey Penn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1933718439

Chester Raccoon's good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won't get to play with his friend anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a touching celebration of their friend's life. Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.

Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay

Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay
Author: Jonni Good
Publisher: Wet Cat Ebooks
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780974106519

If you've always wanted to create life-like animal sculptures, but you thought it would be "too hard" or "too expensive," you're in for a very pleasant surprise. This book contains step-by-step instructions and over 250 photos to guide you through the enjoyable process of making realistic animal sculptures in a whole new way. Jonni Good's easy techniques help you create stunning wildlife art without the mess usually associated with papier mache - and the patterns included in each chapter guarantee that your sculptures will be perfectly shaped and proportioned from the very start. Paper mache clay takes about 5 minutes to make, using inexpensive ingredients. Applying the clay to your form is as easy as frosting a cake. It goes on smooth, and dries hard and strong. It's easy to form life-like details like eyes and noses, fur and scales. Then finish your sculptures with acrylic paints to bring them to life. Jonni even shows you how to create your own patterns from original drawings or photos, so you can use her techniques to sculpt any animal you like. Creating life-like animal sculptures has never been so easy, or so much fun!

The Artful Parent

The Artful Parent
Author: Jean Van't Hul
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1611807204

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Scissors Skills, Grades PK - 1

Scissors Skills, Grades PK - 1
Author:
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1483821064

Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Now updated with fun, colorful pages and engaging art, each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities, puzzles, and games. These teacher-approved books are perfect for home, school, summer breaks, and road trips! Skills covered include hand-eye coordination, following directions, pasting, fine motor, and more! An incentive chart and 140 full-color stickers are also included to help parents or teachers track student progress. Home Workbooks are available for prekindergarten through grade 3 students, and feature titles in a wide variety of skill areas to suit any need.

Paper Crafting with Reny

Paper Crafting with Reny
Author: Renata Kolibova
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9788090760547

① Adventure awaits! Join me in visiting the fabulous Zoo and the various exotic animals we will craft together. The book will teach you how to make 30 animals divided into three sections: small, medium, and large animals. 10 Small animals such as a Toucan, Spider, or a cute Meerkat. 12 Medium sized animals like a Lion, a Wolf, or a Seal. 8 Large animals featuring an Elephant, Hippo, or Giraffe. All crafts are very easy to follow with super-clear illustrated instructions. ② Key details about this book The book does not contain templates All crafts require just a sheet of paper, glue and scissors The instructions in this book are visual and easy to follow Therefore the book requires no reading or language skill to enjoy ③ Who will enjoy this book? Kids and you of course! It will be best used with children between 3-8 y.o. Parents who lack crafting inspiration and who want to spend quality time together with their children. Teachers will find it super useful for creative activities with small or full classroom. I am a teacher myself, and I wanted to design helpful tool for your busy day. The crafts typically take about 15 minutes to finish, so if you like to get something done in a short time you will love it! ④ What is not in the book The book is not about complex crafts or source of printable templates. If you enjoy making realistic crafts like origami or advanced crafting techniques requiring a lot of time, then the book might not be for you. I am using only paper for my creations if you like other materials then you might not find it useful. About Reny author I'm a kindergarten teacher and have been a craft blogger since 2015, making paper craft videos and publishing books. I'm followed by millions of teachers and parents just like yourself from all around the globe. I create new crafts almost every day and share them on my social blogs under Paper Magic Reny.

Low-Mess Crafts for Kids

Low-Mess Crafts for Kids
Author: Debbie Chapman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1624145582

A collection of craft ideas for kids that create a minimum of mess.

The Art of Eric Carle

The Art of Eric Carle
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1984813404

Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children's books. This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art, however. The book also contains an insightful autobiography illustrated with personal photographs, an anecdotal essay by his longtime editor, a photographic essay on how Carle creates his collages, and writings by Carle and his colleagues. Still, it is the artwork in the oversize volume that seizes the imagination. More than 60 of his full-color collage pictures are handsomely reproduced and serve as a statement of Carle's impressive talent. - Booklist

Put Me In the Zoo

Put Me In the Zoo
Author: Robert Lopshire
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2001-11-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375812156

They say a leopard can’t change his spots–but Spot sure can! Babies and toddlers will love pointing out the colors of his changing spots in this delightful, rhyming adaptation of Robert Lopshire’s classic Bright and Early Book.

Ed Emberley's Picture Pie 2

Ed Emberley's Picture Pie 2
Author:
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780316234580

An activity drawing guide by a Caldecott Medalist combines simple instructions and a bound-in stencil for a variety of projects that demonstrate how to create professional-looking posters and displays out of basic shapes. Original.