{"product_id":"9781592538362","title":"Art Lab for Little Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with 52 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to 6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and open-hearted age group.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Activities are \u003cb\u003eorganized by medium\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edesigned to encourage self-expression\u003c\/b\u003e. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist’s personal style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Have fun:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003edrawing\u003c\/b\u003e with food coloring–tinted ice cubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epainting \u003c\/b\u003eusing a sponge bottle washer and tempera paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eprintmaking \u003c\/b\u003eusing balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003esculpting \u003c\/b\u003ewith tinfoil, paper mache, and paper tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating \u003cb\u003emixed media\u003c\/b\u003e art with fabric, wallpaper samples, and items from nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Little Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for creating fine art with children through finding the student’s own voice, marks, and style and with \u003cb\u003eplayful lessons that result in significant skill building\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The popular \u003cb\u003eLab for Kids series\u003c\/b\u003e features a growing list of books that share \u003cb\u003ehands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics\u003c\/b\u003e, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a \u003cb\u003ecomplete materials list\u003c\/b\u003e, clear \u003cb\u003estep-by-step photographs\u003c\/b\u003e of the process, as well as \u003cb\u003efinished samples\u003c\/b\u003e. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355964559532,"sku":"9781592538362","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/27917963482754.jpg?v=1781630373","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781592538362","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}