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Math is the foundation of all sciences and key to understanding the world around us. Math Games Lab for Kids shares more than 50 hands-on activities that make learning about math fun by drawing and building shapes, solving puzzles, and playing games.

Have fun:

exploring geometry and topology by making prisms, antiprisms, Platonic solids, and Moebius strips.
building logic skills by playing and strategizing through tangrams, toothpick puzzles, and the game of Nim.
drawing and charting graphs to learn the language of connections.
discovering how to color maps like a mathematician by using the fewest colors possible.
creating mind bending fractals with straight lines and repeat shapes.

Everything you need to complete the activities can be found in the book or around the house. Learn to think like a mathematician-see how much you'll discover!

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, energy, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. 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.




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Art Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely explore the creative process and their materials.

As children work through these open-ended workshops, adults are guided on how to be facilitators who provide questions, encourage deep thinking, and help spark an excitement for discovery.

Children explore basic materials and workshops that use minimal supplies, and then gradually add new materials to fill the art cabinets as well as new skills and more complex workshops. Most workshops are suitable to preschool-aged children, and each contains ideas for explorations and new twists to engage older or more experienced artists.

Interspersed throughout are sidebar essays that introduce perspectives on mess-making, imperfection, the role of adult, collaborative art, and thoughts on the Reggio Emilia method, a self-guided teaching philosophy.

These pieces underscore the value of art-making with children, and support the parent/teacher/care-giver on how to successfully lead, question, and navigate their children through the workshops to result in the fullest experiences.




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Knitting without needles is the perfect yarn craft project for kids. Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids is packed with instructions for creating imaginative jewelry, unique accessories, trendy room decor items, and more.

Renowned knitter and DIY expert Vickie Howell starts with easy finger knitting basics and techniques, then offers finger knitting projects galore. In addition to yarn, projects also feature paracord, ribbon, jute, and leather.

Make colorful necklaces, fuzzy bracelets, a chic headband, and a cool beanie. Decorate rooms and the outdoors with finger knitted pillows, festive garlands, and a bright wreath. Get practical and create a laundry line, a bungee bauble for a backpack, and a key ring.

The book includes complete step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos that will make learning new skills fun. Tips and extra ideas are sure to spark creativity and promote success. Turn knitted blossoms into coasters, or use alternate materials for a variety of effects. Projects are rated from levels one through three, so it's easy to find just the right fit.

Inside you'll discover:

Two-, three-, and four-finger knitting techniques
Methods for joining new colors and strands of yarn
How to make cool cuffs with leather lacing
Ideas for yarn graffiti projects
Techniques for creating a chic frilly scarf
How to use T-shirt yarn to make a stylish basket-bag.

Finger knitting is the perfect activity for children, and all you need to get started is a ball of yarn. Start exploring the possibilities today!




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