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Provides examples of different kinds of animals that can be made out of leaves and suggests various uses for the finished product.
By the author of the best-selling Look What I Did With a Leaf! Look What I Did With a Shell! shows young craft-lovers how to use nature's bounty to create unique animals, decorative gifts, and natural scenes. Readers will develop their creative eye and soon learn to "see" the artistic possibilities that surround them. Sohi gives easy-to-follow directions on how to choose shells for shape and color, how to arrange the shells in an animal form, and how to preserve the work of art for others to see, using all non-toxic materials. A field guide provides detailed information about each shell, and helps young shell artists learn more about the "tools" of their craft.
Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood—and all the requisite gear—into the great outdoors, here you’ll find all the tips and tools you need to plan the perfect nature adventure with your family. Humorous and irreverent, yet always authoritative, this guide to camping with kids, from babies through pre-teens, is filled with checklists, smart tips, recipes, games, activities, and art projects. Helen Olsson, a seasoned camper and mother of three, shares lessons learned over the years of nature outings with her own family. Learn the basics of family camping, from choosing a destination ...
You can abandon rote learning with this middle and high school teaching guide. Encouraging both students and teachers to unlock their creativity, the authors provide guidance in lesson planning and ideas for creating unconventional homework, projects and tests that are cost-free and easy to implement. This book leads teachers away from endorsing competition and teacher-pleasing behavior, and offers ideas for independent thinking that will strengthen students' decision-making, deductive reasoning and emotional intelligence.
Provides hands-on activities for children to observe, experiment and respond to plants.
Beach Ball Collage, Patchwork Pets, Symmetrical SmilesKids will love these creative and colorful no-fail art activities that tie into popular themes, such as seasons, animals, and friends. Easy how-to s guide you through each step, from introducing the projects to displaying them. Created and classroom-tested by four art teachers, these surefire activities are fun for every student! For use with Grades 2-3."
The possibilities for using the patterns and templates in Ready Reproducibles are endless! This 352-page book includes awards, certificates, decorative stationery, calendar and newsletter templates, literature selections, and various themes. This comprehensive book is an ideal source for cross-curricular activities, bulletin board displays, classroom decorations, parent letters, and crafts for grades K–1.
Step-by-step instructions show to use items found in nature, such as leaves, flowers, and coffee beans to create original craft projects.
Easy ways to plan daily activities for times when children are not in school. All activities are time-frame oriented to help you become more involved with children during these time periods.