{"product_id":"25-projects-for-art-explorers-christine-m-kirker-9780838917398","title":"25 Projects for Art Explorers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith schools emphasizing STEM activities for children to meet curriculum goals for standardized testing, nurturing children's artistic creativity is often given short shrift. Kirker's fun resource aims to restore the balance, offering more than two dozen projects that will spark children's interest in art and encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Designed for kids aged 5-10, and flexible enough to use in either storytimes or classroom settings, the projects here\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduce children to a variety of art techniques, from gouache and watercolor to collage and papermaking, using a curated selection of quality picture books;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide detailed directions for guiding children to experiment with these techniques to create their own projects; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einclude materials lists adaptable for any budget, capsule biographies of the picture books' illustrators, programming tips, and links to additional resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirker's inventive projects will help library staff and educators reinforce learning, encourage experimentation, and build an appreciation for art and the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christine M. Kirker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838917399\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838917398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2018 pg. 95","brand":"Christine M. Kirker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44063417827583,"sku":"9780838917398","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8bb8bd68-80b1-4af2-8729-f1d646c55efc.jpg?v=1685389428","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/25-projects-for-art-explorers-christine-m-kirker-9780838917398","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}