{"product_id":"art-lab-for-little-kids-52-playful-projects-for-preschoolers-paperback","title":"Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Schwake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRainer Schwake\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Have fun: \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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Schwake\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist, art educator, and curator. Her passion for teaching art has led her to working in diverse settings for over 20 years. She has inspired thousands of people in private and public schools, museums, community organizations, special needs agencies, summer camps, intergenerational facilities, libraries, and her own art school, \u003ci\u003eartstream\u003c\/i\u003e in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, which she co-owns with her husband, Rainer. Most recently, she has taken her classroom online with a series of e-courses for artists, including a parent-child class based on her best-selling \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e series of books. She is also curator of artstream studios, where she has brought over 100 group shows of contemporary art to her corner of New England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Susan is the author of \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Kids \u003c\/i\u003e(Quarry Books, 2012), \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Little Kids\u003c\/i\u003e (Quarry Books, 2013), and \u003ci\u003e3D Art Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e (Quarry Books, 2013). Her latest book, \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Kids: Express Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e (Quarry Books, November 2018) is an all-new edition of her first book, \u003ci\u003eArt Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, with 52 original projects that encourage self-expression through art making. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Follow her adventures. \u003cbr\u003e Blog: artesprit.blogspot.com \u003cbr\u003e Website: susanschwake.com \u003cbr\u003e Gallery: www.artstreamstudios.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRainer Schwake\u003c\/b\u003e is a versatile and talented media designer holding a master's degree in graphic design. His photography has been used in hundreds of business- and arts-related design works for print and websites. He is co-owner of artstream studios (www.artstreamstudios.com) and lives with his wife, Susan, in Rochester, New Hampshire.\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 0.7 x 8.5 x 8.7 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 June 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426131656882,"sku":"9781592538362","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/366d0dcddfb2e61ca79bcf900090ed5e.webp?v=1778510741","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/art-lab-for-little-kids-52-playful-projects-for-preschoolers-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}