Kids Love Crafts

Students will learn about ancient Egypt, prehistoric France, and second-century China as they create a pyramid paperweight, a cave painting place mat, and a window decoration out of homemade paper from items they can find around their home. This delightful, creative introduction into the world of art, both ancient and modern, also discusses the cultural significance of such iconic figures as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Georges-Pierre Seurat. In addition to the ten projects, this book also includes patterns that are easy to reproduce using a copier or printer.

Humans created musical instruments long before they created a written language. Even birds and monkeys make music. Students will learn these facts and more as they explore the sights and sounds of the world of music. Accompanied by colorful images and patterns that are easy to reproduce using a copier or printer, accessible step-by-step directions instruct students how to make panpipes, a colonial drum, maracas, a ukulele, and six other unique instruments. Brief descriptions of each item's history and cultural significance open each spread.

Math is the only language shared by all human beings across the globe. Students will practice their math skills, including addition, subtraction, and fractions, as they cut, fold, measure, and draw. They will create a piggy bank to keep track of their money, learn Roman numerals to send a secret message, and see how different shapes can fit together to make a stegosaurus shadow puppet. In addition to the ten projects, patterns that are easy to reproduce using a copier or printer are provided as well as a Learn More section with current books and websites.