Arts & Crafts Resources to Enjoy Now and Throughout the School Year
Amontessoric
Directory. These educational professionals have created outstanding art and
arts & crafts products that will augment your existing curricula.
Everyday Art for Kids
Art projects for kids of all ages!
The Everyday Art for Kids site offers art projects
(http://www.everydayart.com/doart.html) for kids of all ages, with step by
step instructions and photos. You will also find all kinds of useful art
information, including how to put on a Family Art Night (
http://www.everydayart.com/grabbag.html) in your school. There is a
(http://www.everydayart.com/teacher.html) Teacher's Page for classroom
teachers and homeschoolers, with lessons in color theory, drawing skills,
and more. And there are gift ideas (http://www.everydayart.com/gift.html),
links, and a (http://www.everydayart.com/store.html) store offering unique
t-shirts, mugs, mousepads, tote bags and a cute retro lunchbox, all with art
motifs.
The projects are written by Carolyn Holm, artist, art teacher and author of
the book, Everyday Art for Kids, Projects to Unlock Creativity. This book,
winner of a Parent's Guide to Children's Media award, is designed for the
"non-art-specialist" working with kids in art. Find out
(http://www.everydayart.com/findout.html") more, including excerpts about
this useful book.
Visit us today - check out our current project, visit the teacher's page,
learn how to put on a Family Art Night at your school, and find out more
about the book Everyday Art for Kids!
CrayonByNumber
(http://www.crayonbynumber.com)
If your kids have ever wanted to draw life-like portraits, you might be
interested in the CrayonByNumber CD-ROM.
Here's how it works:
Scan in any photo
On the computer screen, adjust the complexity of the drawing to
match the artist's skill.
Print out a "paint-by-number style" outline on your printer.
Kids color it in with _CRAYONS_ for a life-like self portrait (takes
1-3 hours)
With this CD-ROM, you can chronicle a child's appearance year after year.
Not only that, but each drawing will demonstrate his/her increasing artistic
competency. Completed CrayonByNumber drawings also make great personalized
holiday gifts for kids to give parents, friends, etc.
In the classroom, CrayonByNumber projects can serve as vehicles to
discuss/demonstrate:
Color theory,
Art techniques,
Art History,
etc.
For more information, please visit http://www.crayonbynumber.com or you may
read
about us in:
Creative Classroom, Christian School Teacher, Learning Magazine, or one of
several other magazines listed on our website.
KidsCanMakeIt.com
Few things are better than hearing a child say "Look what I made!" Here at
http://KidsCanMakeIt.com, we are dedicated to skill building for children. We
provide ideas, inspiration, and help for projects and activities which kids can
be proud of. While most of the tasks in the activities may be accomplished by a
child alone, adult help and guidance is required for others.
Please visit our site often, as we are always publishing new and exciting
projects and activities. The sections of our site
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Woodworking.htm) woodworking,
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Science.htm), science & nature,
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Cooking.htm) cooking,
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Arts.htm) arts & crafts, and
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Sewing.htm) sewing) are all outlets for
creativity that use different mediums. The creativity these activities
unleash have untold benefit to a child's education and understanding of the
world as they grow to understand the various materials that surround them
(texture, strengths, dimensions, uses, etc.) We encourage everyone to
actively interact with our site through the
(http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/Discussion.asp) Discussion Forum or email.
Rose Petal
Nautical Jewelry & Gifts of Cape Cod
Kits for Kids and Those
Who Want to Be
Learn the crafts all sailors know. Children will love the hands-on approach
that our kits offer. We're giving away the age-old secret. The
(http://store.yahoo.com/rosepetal/shipinbotkit.html) Ship in a Bottle Kit
has everything packed tightly in a wonderful wood box. Instructions, plans,
a specially blown bottle, feasible assembly. Includes empty bottle,
pre-carved ghip's hull, wood for masts and spars, wire, sails, wood for
stand and more.
Knot experts tell us we have the best rope available anywhere. That, and all
those people out there who want to learn how to tie a knot... What's more
logical than to fill a wood box with lots of rope? And include an
instruction book full of diagrams about everyday knots, sailor's knots, and
ornamental knots. The knot tying stand, consisting of a base holding upright
sailor painted pegs, is whimsical and fun and included in the
(http://store.yahoo.com/rosepetal/learnropeskit.html) Learn the Ropes Kit
The (http://store.yahoo.com/rosepetal/tootenkit.html) Tooth Engraving Kit
pictured to the left is definitely a whaler's craft. Fascinated by the folk
art of old time whalers? Use the real tools of the trade and learn how to
engrave a whale of a tooth. Made in faux ivory, it looks and weighs like its
original, which once sat in the jawbone of a sperm whale. First try
scratching on the test blocks. A richly illustrated booklet informs and
instructs. Illustrations of old original engravings abound.
Our items can be used year round and also make unique, educational gifts.
Visit http://store.yahoo.com/rosepetal o view our full line of products!
Gardens 4 Kids (TM)
"Where growing imaginations are planted"
Gardens 4 Kids(TM) - www.gardens4kids.com offers a complete line of themed
garden kits, gardening products, seasonal newsletters and garden project
information for children of all ages and abilities that are fun, unusual and
inspiring. All theme gardens have the ability to enhance curriculum for any
grade level. Our themed garden kits have been successfully planted by many
homes and schools across the country. We also provide consulting for schools
and residences relating to the implementation of a children's garden.
All garden kits have been specially designed by Jane Dobbs a Master
Gardener, to encourage and provide a unique opportunity for children to
experience an appreciation for the wonders of our natural world within a
garden environment. Our goal is to provide a successful gardening experience
for all involved. Most of our designs are 4' x 4' square gardens, divided
into eight sections for planting. This size allows children to easily reach
into the garden to plant, weed and harvest. All of the seeds in our kit have
instructions written especially for children. We believe this helps young
gardeners feel more involved in planning, creating and caring for the
garden. Each kit includes information about seed starting, planting, after
care, planning for the harvest and tips for educators/parents when planting
with children.
The Children's Garden Collection offers our customers the option of
purchasing a themed garden kit with or without a 4' x 4' x 11 raised bed
kit. The kit is made from recycled plastic and provides a ready-made garden
area. We also offer tools, gloves, hat, ladybugs, butterflies, animal
garden boots and other fun gardening products to fully complete the garden
experience.
Please browse through our website and discover the ways and wonders of how a
children's garden can encourage and enhance the life of a child!
Contact us at http://www.gardens4kids.com with questions, comments or for more
information.
To learn more about these and other music resources in the AMC Resource
Directory, please visit http://www.amonco.org/resource_topic.html
Sincerely,
Frances Henderson, Manager
American Montessori Consulting
Serving School and Home Educators Since 1988
http://www.amonco.org
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