Art and Creative Experiences
Cup
A Vibrant Vessel of Learning and CreativityEDITED by Ann Pelo and Margie Carter Construct. Transform. Collaborate. Imagine. Who would have thought exchanges between four-year-olds and simple plastic cups would result in such intricate, creative building designs? Who would have thought that cups could be the catalyst of inquiry and theory making, naturally entangling the discrete disciplines of math, science, literacy, and digital technology? Who would have thought that cups could break down social barriers and act as agents for inclusion and relationship building? Cup is a beautiful demonstration of creative representation, and is the first of many books coming soon in the Reimagining Our Work (ROW) collection. Use the ROW collection to discover how early childhood educators in the field are reimagining their work and thinking alongside children in this innovative collection of stories. Bridgette and Angela, two masterful teacher researchers, tell the story of an unexpected co-created project of investigation. Children pursue ideas of meaning and substance with educators' companionship and mentorship. And educators strive to understand and strengthen children's thinking about their pursuits. It is the story of co-constructed learning at its best—inspiring you to look for, and engage in, transformations of your own. "The story of the children, the educators, the families, and the cups embodies the conviction that education both requires and nurtures imagination, determination, vision, humility, experimentation, relationship, and listening. Bridgette, Angela, the children, and their families demonstrate the generosity, playfulness, and intellectual vitality of a community anchored by these qualities—a community alive with small acts of magic." – Ann Pelo and Margie Carter
RRP $45.00
101 Great Gifts From Kids
Fabulous Gifts Every Child Can MakeAuthor(s): Stephanie Mueller (click on the author's name for more titles)
From the card to the wrapping paper, and everything in between, 101 Great Gifts from Kids has dozens of perfect gifts for children to create and give that make gift-giving meaningful again
RRP $33.95
101 Great Gifts Kids Can Make
Author(s): Stephanie Mueller (click on the author's name for more titles)
Children ages three to eight can make unique presents for moms, dads, grandparents, friends, teachers – all of the special people in their lives! Create a Made-It-Myself mouse pad personalized for Mom. Dad will love the peaceful chimes of his Terracotta Music Maker, and grandparents will be delighted with the Picture Puzzle. From the card to the wrapping paper, and everything in between, 101 Great Gifts Kids Can Make has dozens of perfect gift ideas that will make gift-giving meaningful again!
RRP $44.95
3...2...1... Here I Come
Ginnie & Pinney A story about FAIRNESSAuthor(s): Penny Harris, Winnie Zhou (click on the author's name for more titles)
Playing hide and seek is Ginnie's favourite game. But Ginnie has a problem. She is very bad at hiding and is always found before anyone esle. So when Ginnie disappears and can't be found, everyone is worried. Where could Ginnie be? Can the friends find Ginnie? How will Ginnie solve her "hide and seek" problem?
The Ginnie & Pinney multiplatform program is aimed for children, 3-8, to stimulate and enhance emotional intelligence, empathy and ethical decision-making. It includes an eight book set, eight animatic videos and a teacher resource.
Open-ended questions at the back of each book, created in consultation with Australian academics, aim to encourage lively discussion and ethical decision-making.
Each book is a 36 page full colour paperback.
The program is based on the Australian National Framework for Values Education and the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia.
Scan the QR Code on the back of the book and watch the story come to life in an on-screen animation!
Teaching Notes also available.
A set of fair trade character finger puppets can be purchased separately to encourage dramatic play with the story.
This book is part of a set; buy one book or the whole set for $125 in its own carrying case.
RRP $17.95
Art Across the Alphabet
Over 100 Art Experiences that Enrich Early LiteracyAuthor(s): Kelly Justus Campbell (click on the author's name for more titles)
Art Across the Alphabet contains art-centred activities for children ages three to six to reinforce letter recognition, build phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, and associate reading with FUN!
RRP $33.95
Art With Anything
52 Weeks of Fun Using Everyday StuffWith 52 weeks of fantastic art projects using easy-to-find, everyday materials, Art with Anything provides a year of creativity, imagination, and fun for children ages 4-10!
RRP $44.95
Big Messy Art Book, The
But Easy to Clean UpAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Bring the joy of creativity, the delight of imagination, and the thrill of an art adventure to young children! The Big Messy Art Book opens the door for children to experience art on a grander, more expressive scale.
RRP $33.95
Children’s Imagination
Creativity Under Our NosesAuthor(s): Ursula Kolbe (click on the author's name for more titles)
Is today’s pressure on parents and teachers sidelining children’s play?
Artist and educator Ursula Kolbe opens our eyes and ears to what’s happening ‘under our noses’ when children play—with anything from seedpods to felt-tip pens or even an iPad. Kolbe’s stories reveal that unstructured and unhurried play—as neuroscientists, psychologists and educators have long said—encourages children to become imaginative and inventive thinkers.
By looking at children’s responses to the unexpected in play, Children’s Imagination: Creativity Under Our Noses uncovers valuable clues to what sparks creativity in us all.
For all who live and work with children 1.5–10 years.
‘A lovely, lovely book—well and truly loveable! A cracker.’
Janet Robertson, educational consultant and teacher, Mia-Mia Child and Family Study Centre, Macquarie University, Sydney
RRP $29.95
Clay and Dough
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
Collage and Paper
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
Cooking Art
Easy Edible Art for Young ChildrenAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Transform the classroom into an artist's studio with these easy edible art experiences.
RRP $44.95
Craft and Construction
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series by MaryAnn Kohl contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product.
RRP $22.95
Drawing
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
First Art for Toddlers and Twos
Open-ended Art ExperiencesAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this updated, colour edition of First Art for Toddlers and Twos, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There’s even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child’s artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to catch all the drips.
RRP $44.95
Giant Encyclopedia of Art & Craft for Children 3 to 6, The
More Than 500 Art & Craft Activities Written for Teachers by TeachersAuthor(s): Kathy Charner (click on the author's name for more titles)
A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children.
RRP $78.95
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