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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
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Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for after school or a rainy Sunday, Playful is a charming collection of 26 unique, modern projects for adults to make with and for young children. Divided into five categories{u2014}Playful Dress Up, Playful Toys, Playful Paper Crafts, Playful Repurposing, and Playful Art{u2014}the low-skill, high-style, low-cost projects include a tiger piñata, a parade of paper puppets, and a dollhouse made out of cardboard and bright duct tape. Sweet and...
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Publisher
Dabble Lab/Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will be making in no time with this collection of easy 10-minute crafty projects that are perfect for makerspaces, including container garlands, string art designs, glitter jars, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A concise set of easy-to-construct crafts for parents to create with their children. Working with childhood play and learning professional Laura Felt, Domesek includes crafts that are marked with codes to show the cognitive, physical, or social-emotional skills the activities emphasize. Most of the projects involve materials easily found around the house [and] incorporate ideas for expanded elements of play and participant improvisation"--Library...
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Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In Wonder Art Workshop, educator and educational development expert Sally Haughey shares her approach to hands-on, play-based learning with parents, teachers, and other facilitators, offering 25 activities that let your child take the lead in developing their own sense of intrinsic motivation to imagine, experiment, and discover. The author's wonder-based approach reflects and synthesizes several child-centered educational movements, including Reggio...
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Language
English
Description
Learn important skills to help you become a better artist with this super-fun collection of art projects. Louise McMullen, founder of the children's craft blog, Messy Little Monster, brings her experience as both a teacher and a mother to ensure there's a project for every artist, whatever your interest, ability or age. --
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Roost Books, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Shows dinosaur lovers of all ages how to make prehistoric habitats with real plants. Design a Jurassic world with plants that look just like the ones from prehistoric times--or stage an epic battle between the vicious T. rex and the stubborn Triceratops. From projects like making sticky mud traps with homemade slime and DIY dino poop, this book offers fun educational activities and hands-on learning for kids ages 4-10. With weird but true dino facts...
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Publisher
Potter Craft
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
From the beloved design brand for nurseries, playrooms, and every space in between, Petit Collage shows you how to make 25 of their bestselling paper and wooden accessories for your home. Customize toy chests, create cheerful name plaques, build bunny clocks, and more, with artist and owner Lorena Siminovich. Breaking down each project with simple, illustrated step-by-step instructions, Siminovich presents easy tips on how to personalize the Petit...
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