Arts and Crafts Busy Book
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If you are short on ideas and long on energetic toddlers, then this small but thick book will be a welcome addition to your household. This title is a sequel to the original busy books (found in our Early Learning section) and is full of 365 fun, creative, and simple arts and crafts activities. The author has five children whom she homeschools, so she understands all about time constraints and the importance of easy preparation and cleanup. The activities were all designed to provide children with worthwhile, entertaining activities that don't take a lot of work for you. While some of these activities have been borrowed from the arts and crafts sections of the original books, there are plenty of new ideas too. The first chapter provides an introduction to the activities, including an extensive list of supplies - but don't worry, because these are also well chosen, with lots of items you should already have around the house and plenty of others found at the closest store. The activities are organized into chapters by type, and most of them focus on the process rather than product. These chapters include Scribbling, Coloring, and Drawing; Painting; Printmaking; Modeling, Sculpting, and Papier-Mache; Glue, Paper, and Scissors; Nature Arts and Crafts; Edible Arts and Crafts; Educational Arts and Crafts; Toys, Gifts, and More; and Holiday Arts and Crafts. In the appendices you can find recipes for making your own art supplies as well as other helpful information. 365 different activities multiplied by several sessions of each equals a LOT of great memories. 395 pgs. - Melissa
