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Big Fun Christmas Crafts & Activities: Celebrate the Winter Holidays With Acts of Kindness, Handmade Gifts, Games & More
Little Hands will flourish as Judy Press shows that creative expression, learning fun, and respect for others can be the themes of engaging Christmastime activities! Quick & easy sections provide simpler activities & crafts for younger children to do in shorter time periods. Activities & games range from making Stand-Up Fir trees to a Hands-Together garland, playing countdown to Christmas games, and creating Pop-Up cards, Snowman wrapping paper, Jingle-bell wind chimes, and a wonderful festive Choo-Choo train!
- GenresChristmas
128 pages, Hardcover
First published September 17, 2006
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February 12, 2021
11 Reasons to appreciate this book:
Despite a 2006 publication and the fact that this book has no photographs (only illustrations), this book holds up and is still a great tool for parents/educators.
1) It features 40 specific crafts
2) It showcases Diversity beyond Christmas (including Chanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, 3 Kings Day, Los Posados, St. Lucia, and the Chinese Lunar New Year.
3) It features picture book read alongs.
4) Each activity includes a simple or additional "waiting" game.
5) Each activity usually has another idea/craft/game with it.
6) Every activity has alternating "acts of kindness" and "tasty recipes" (snacks).
7) Almost every project features a kids' perspective of the idea showcased.
8) Each activity has a tiny history/cultural background.
9) Perfect use of S.T.E.M. (utilizes Science, Engineering, Math, Architecture)
10) It addresses safety concerns.
11) Finally, it gives a detail play by play on the difficulty level of each activity.
Mic drop for a craft book!
Despite a 2006 publication and the fact that this book has no photographs (only illustrations), this book holds up and is still a great tool for parents/educators.
1) It features 40 specific crafts
2) It showcases Diversity beyond Christmas (including Chanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, 3 Kings Day, Los Posados, St. Lucia, and the Chinese Lunar New Year.
3) It features picture book read alongs.
4) Each activity includes a simple or additional "waiting" game.
5) Each activity usually has another idea/craft/game with it.
6) Every activity has alternating "acts of kindness" and "tasty recipes" (snacks).
7) Almost every project features a kids' perspective of the idea showcased.
8) Each activity has a tiny history/cultural background.
9) Perfect use of S.T.E.M. (utilizes Science, Engineering, Math, Architecture)
10) It addresses safety concerns.
11) Finally, it gives a detail play by play on the difficulty level of each activity.
Mic drop for a craft book!
May 1, 2015
Nice craft book for the holidays!
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