The Arts and Crafts Busy Book

by Trish Kuffner

365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR This book contains 365 creative and educational arts and crafts projects for children ages two to six that provide a great alternative to using TV as a babysitter. It shows parents and daycare providers how —Stimulate creativity and self-expression with activities that encourage a child to explore his or her place in the world. —Create experiments with paint, glue, playdough, paper, and markers that focus a child's energy constructively. —Encourage the development of a child's concentration and coordination, as well as organizational and manipulative skills, with well-chosen arts and crafts projects. —Save money by making arts and crafts supplies such as paints, playdough, and craft clay with ingredients that can be found around the home. Celebrate the holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities. The Arts and Crafts Busy Book is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. It should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching young children.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Childrens

395 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kandice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of arts and crafts for the littles. When I need some inspiration, I refer to this little gem. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I only wish the book had more illustrations and/or pictures.

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were a lot of really great ideas in here. I especially like all the twists to normal activities- try giving your child hot and cold play dough or let them add texture by mixing it with sand or beads, for example. Most of these activities are too advanced for my almost 1-year old, but I think very soon he would be able to benefit from this. I'm considering adding this to my personal library.

[Melody Silverthorne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the format and ideas in the book. I didn't sit down and read it all at once like I would a novel. We use it more as a reference book of playtime ideas for rainy days, sick days, or when my toddler just get bored with the same old toys and games. It's full of lots of neat and inexpensive ideas, several using items you already have lying around the house.

[Melanie Coombes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for moms and pre-school teachers. I found lots of activities and arts and craft projects. Also has recipes to make your own play dough, etc.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accessible projects, lots of ideas and variations in different mediums. Also has recipes for paints, clays, glue, etc.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good resource book for activities and games for my grandchildren.