This Encyclopedia of Arts and Crafts activities for preschoolers to age 6 is many things: a great gift for a parent, a home reference for rainy or any day activities, and a source for craft activity ideas for kids birthday parties.
These 500 craft activities for young kids are the result of a nationwide competition, so you know they’re great. Submitted by teachers, they are all classroom tested. Instructions, supplies, suggested activities to do with the completed craft are all included.
There’s even an index where you can look up the supplies you have on hand and get directed to craft activities using those supplies.
The author has also included suggestions for books following on the craft themes, giving you an opportunity to also promote literacy with your child.
Encourage your child’s creative side while building those small motor skills most craft activities involve. Crafts aren’t just for girls, either, especially if the boys are encouraged at a young age to get in touch with their artistic side.
This book would make a terrific gift for any friend with preschool age kids. If purchased for your own use, keep the book out and visible as an answer to kids boredom and “I don’t have anything to do”.
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There’s often an overlap between good birthday party crafts and kids arts and crafts for everyday use at home, and this is one of them.
