{"product_id":"make-and-takes-for-kids-50-crafts-throughout-the-year-paperback","title":"Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the Year - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarie Lebaron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e50 seasonal projects to make with kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the best of each month of the year, \u003ci\u003eMake and Takes for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e offers 50 projects to make with kids, each centered around an upcoming holiday or season. The ideas are unique and simple to produce, and each project is thoughtfully constructed and designed to create an ideal environment and setting for crafting. Each craft requires little preparation, few supplies, and almost everything can be readily found at home or at a local craft supply store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafting isn't just playtime; there's a purpose to all the gluing, cutting, and coloring. Children are learning hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem solving, math, teamwork, and individual expression. They are exercising creativity and building their imaginations. \u003ci\u003eMake and Takes for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the learning objectives and skills that children will attain as they complete each craft. Parents learn the benefits of spending time to create and craft with their children, and see the growth and creativity that children can experience while crafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 projects to make crafts and food with kids, from a Marshmallow Graham Cracker Snowman and Flower Garden Cupcakes to an Egg Carton Octopus and Rainbow Ring Bottle Toss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen activities are included that can be crafted with recycled materials, making the crafts easy to produce as well as budget-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects demonstrate that you don't have to buy expensive supplies or make elaborate activities to have fun crafting and creating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a mom, teacher, or caregiver looking to enhance the time and quality spent with young children, \u003ci\u003eMake and Takes For Kids\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy to have fun crafting with kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAKE AND TAKES FOR KIDS: 50 projects to make with kids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafting isn't just playtime; there's a purpose to all the gluing, cutting, and coloring. Children are learning hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem solving, math, teamwork, and individual expression. In \"Make and Takes for Kids,\" popular craft blogger Marie LeBaron brings her creativity and her training in early childhood development together in a truly original children's crafting book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutlining the learning objectives and skills that children will attain as they complete each activity, this book gives you 50 kid-friendly crafting and cooking projects that celebrate each month. You'll get simple instructions for making: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wintry January filled with a snowman smoothie and a snow-bug hat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA February rich with a lovely heart bookmark and heart-shaped pretzel bread\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lucky March with leprechaun gold coin cookies and glitter clover cards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn April hopped up with chocolate-dipped crispy rice eggs and a watercolor coffee filter umbrella\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sunshine-filled May spiced up with Cinco de Mayo sombrero cupcakes and a tissue paper Mother's Day card\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA summery June beefed up with Father's Day meatball golf balls and a milk jug toss game\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA jubilant July with sparkly wands and patriotic berry ice cream boats\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn August in the outdoors with a pine cone bird feeder garland and flameless kid's campfire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA back-to-school September with a teacher's pet rock paperweight and silly apple sandwiches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spooky October with googly eye cards and monster milkshakes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thankful November with pine cone cookies and leaf rubbing turkey feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA December to remember with a stained glass paper menorah and a spiral paper Christmas tree mobile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd much, much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver looking to enhance the time you spend with young children, \"Make and Takes for Kids\" makes it easy to have fun crafting with kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot Your Ordinary Kid's Crafting Book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the best of each month of the year, Make and Takes for Kids offers 50 projects to make with kids. You'll get four to five activities--both craft and food related--for each month of the year centered on an upcoming holiday or season. The ideas are unique and simple to produce, and each craft requires little preparation. Plus, you can easily find the necessary supplies either at home or at a local craft supply store. Additionally, many of the activities can be crafted with recycled materials, making them good for the environment and your wallet. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to watch your child's creativity and imagination grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarie LeBaron is the founder of the popular parenting blog Make and Takes (makeandtakes.com). Prior to starting her blog, Marie worked in early childhood and elementary education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772732735776,"sku":"9781118083369","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80bb4498666662dc10be983ea858eafe.webp?v=1780412773","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/make-and-takes-for-kids-50-crafts-throughout-the-year-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}