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Packed with joyful and educational art experiences for kids, Play, Make, Create offers fun and engaging imaginative activities focused on the fun and reward of creating, not just producing a final project.
Founded in a process-based philosophy, this unique book includes more than 40 activities set up as invitations, or thoughtfully designed prompts to explore, create, and play. Author Meri Cherry has more than 20 years of teaching experience, and her blog (mericherry.com) has set the standard for meaningful and enriching process art experiences that are both manageable for parents, and appealing and fun for kids.
Play, Make, Create begins with a guide for parents, teachers, and facilitators that discusses how to set up materials in an inviting way, how to present an activity and talk to kids about art, and how to stock the right materials for ongoing creativity. Also included are best-practice tips for clean-up, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.
The book offers four types of creative invitations: Invitations to Explore (easy ideas for fun and play), Invitations to Create (open-ended, craft-based activities), Invitations to Play (sensory-based activities), and Big Projects (ongoing process-art activities). Most feature basic materials and tools (paper, inexpensive paints, pencils, glue) that require little setup.
Among the projects and activities you’ll find: A collage project that takes a no-rules approach to creating with cut-out drawings and pictures.Ideas for building a science station that allow kids to experiment with kitchen cabinet supplies such as soap, measuring spoons, cotton balls, and baking soda.A prompt to draw a self-portrait, using a mirror (parents can draw themselves, too).Instructions for making homemade colored playdough. The activities in Play, Make, Create promote active, meaningful, and socially interactive learning. Children are encouraged to wonder, experiment, and use critical thinking—and most of all, enjoy the process. By following their own inclinations and making their own choices, children gain self-confidence and hone their problem-solving skills.
Get Play, Make, Create and give children the gift of creativity!
From the Publisher
I’ve packed this book with all of the important things I have learnedover the past twenty years of making and creating art with children. Since my fifteen years as a K–2 teacher, I have pioneered a Reggio Emilia–inspired preschool atelier (a.k.a. art studio); taught enrichment classes, private process-based art classes, and sensory play groups to hundreds of children throughout Los Angeles; opened Meri Cherry Art Studio, a thriving process-based art studio in Los Angeles; and learned many a trick or two about how to teach and engage children in art making in a way that honors each individual and their process. I hope you find a tremendous amount of inspiration here, as well as concrete tools to use in your home or classroom. Most of all, while making art, I hope you experience joy and connection with the children in your life.
Your World
Create world after world with this super-simple and satisfying invitation.
Cut a circle out of sturdy white watercolor paper, about 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter.
If you have more than one child, they might even enjoy creating a world together.
Invitations to PLAY: Sensory-Based Activities
Homemade Playdough
Please do not underestimate the value of homemade playdough. It is a game changer.
Homemade Slime
We use a super-easy recipe and have implemented strict rules on where slime making can occur so I don’t lose my mind.
Sticky Party Mural
Contact paper taped to the wall, sticky-side up, is a great base for a super fun party mural of mega-happiness proportions.
Publisher : Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (June 11, 2019)
Language : English
Flexibound : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1631597167
ISBN-13 : 978-1631597169
Reading age : 3 – 7 years, from customers
Grade level : Preschool – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.6 x 0.7 x 10 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book full of creative ideas for kids. The instructions are easy to follow and include helpful tips for success. It provides engaging activities suitable for children of all ages. Readers appreciate the inspiring ideas and encouragement to try new things. They also mention that the book is filled with fun, colorful pages and beautiful pictures. Overall, customers consider it a great resource for anyone who works with kids.
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