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Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers

AUTHOR Schwake, Rainer; Schwake, Rainer; Schwake, Susan
PUBLISHER Quarry Books (06/01/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Packed with 52 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to 6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and open-hearted age group.

Activities are organized by medium and designed to encourage self-expression. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style.

Have fun:

  • drawing with food coloring-tinted ice cubes.
  • painting using a sponge bottle washer and tempera paints.
  • printmaking using balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink.
  • sculpting with tinfoil, paper mache, and paper tubes.
  • creating mixed media art with fabric, wallpaper samples, and items from nature.

Targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for creating fine art with children through finding the student's own voice, marks, and style and with playful lessons that result in significant skill building.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

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ISBN-13: 9781592538362
ISBN-10: 1592538363
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 144
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 8.70 x 0.70 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 1.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Art | Study & Teaching
Art | Crafts for Children
Grade Level: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Dewey Decimal: 372.504
Library of Congress Control Number: 2012045843
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Packed with 52 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to 6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and open-hearted age group.

Activities are organized by medium and designed to encourage self-expression. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style.

Have fun:

  • drawing with food coloring-tinted ice cubes.
  • painting using a sponge bottle washer and tempera paints.
  • printmaking using balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink.
  • sculpting with tinfoil, paper mache, and paper tubes.
  • creating mixed media art with fabric, wallpaper samples, and items from nature.

Targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for creating fine art with children through finding the student's own voice, marks, and style and with playful lessons that result in significant skill building.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

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Author: Schwake, Susan
Susan Schwake is the bestselling author of Art Lab for Kids, two subsequent titles in that series, and Art for All Seasons; an artist; and an art educator. Susan brings her own unique perspective as an artist and years of teaching experience to her books. She owns and runs an art gallery and art school in Dover, New Hampshire with her husband, designer and photographer Rainer Schwake. She is happy to be working alongside her husband every day doing what she loves most. Read more about Susan and her work at susanschwake.com and artstreamstudios.com.
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