Art Lesson Plan

Elementary Art Lessons

Adventures in Creativity

Collecting Things

Whether it is the picture on a postcard or the shape of a marble that appeals, this book has original ideas for every would-be collector. Full of suggestions about what to do with the things you collect and how to show them off, this title also includes useful tips about caring for a collection, swapping and trading, setting up a collector's club and finding out more about individual items.
 

 

• Week 1: Fish Crafts
• Week 2: Animal Crafts
• Week 3: Food & Drink Crafts
• Week 4: Travel & Transportation Crafts
• Week 5: People Crafts
• Week 6: Career Crafts
• Week 7: Pirate Crafts
• Week 8: Nature Crafts
• Week 9: Fantasy Land Crafts
• Week 10: Castle Crafts

What shall I cook?

How about cheesy snakes, shining star biscuits or an upside-down pudding? These are just a few of the mouth-watering recipes that you’ll discover in this imaginative book. Each recipe has been specially designed to be quick and easy, using simple ingredients which can be found in most kitchen cupboards. Stunning photographs of the tasty results will entice any young cook into the kitchen.
 

Making Models

Model-makers of all ages will find something to interest them in this fascinating book. It is packed with all kinds of model-making projects from model-railway scenery to a fabulous fantasy castle and appealing model animals. Basic modeling techniques are clearly explained and put into practice in the projects, and all the models can be made from inexpensive and easily found raw materials.
 

• Creativity
• Art skills
• Following directions
• Sequencing
• Visual-spatial skills
• Fine motor skills
• Organization
• Imagination

Decorating T-Shirts

This imaginative book has lots of stylish, witty and exuberant ideas for transforming T-shirts. Simple, step-by-step instructions show how to transfer designs on to a T-shirt, and how to paint glowing skulls, rainbow fish, or monster footprints, or stencil an African mask. There are templates for more advanced designs and lots of tips for creating special effects such as batik and mottling.