Literacy Through Art
Did you know that scribbling is a very important part of literacy development in toddlers? When young children are given crayons, paints, play-dough and the freedom to explore their creativity, they are learning about artistic expression and working on their fine motor skills. More importantly, however, they are learning how to tell a story, and taking the first steps to learning to read. Those scribbles will eventually turn into letters, words, and will contribute to the early reading skills required for a child to develop a healthy appetite for learning.
Ashley W. Says: From handbags to wall art, you’ll enjoy getting inspired to turn your trash into treasure!
Amazon Says: Recycle, Reuse, Recraft! Craftcycle is the creative crafter's way to recycling and reusing everyday items destined for the trash or recycling bin. Discover ways to recycle pag...
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Ashley W. Says: Need some inspiring new project ideas? With instructions for everything from painting to sculpture, this well-illustrated book shows you how to do it all.
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Ashley W. Says: This book finds ways to be creative using the beauty of nature! Using berries, branches and leaves, this is great for the growing naturalist!
Amazon Says: In this unique craft book, outdoor enthusiast and former teacher Ellen B. Senisi encourages children to create art with colored objects found in nature. In alternating spreads...
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Ashley W. Says: For your up and coming little graphic artists, this book will give tips on how to create a great comic book.
Amazon Says: Ready to build a graphic novel? First, youll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writers Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon...
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Ashley W. Says: Have fun practicing numbers with your preschooler with this brilliant craft book full of educational projects.
Ashley W. Says: Save money and the planet by getting creative with reused materials! Create bookmarks, pencil holders, designer note cards and so much more.
Amazon Says: What do you do with old toys, clothes, and other stuff? Instead of throwing them away, get creative and see what crafts you can make! This book shows you how to make crafts ...
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Ashley W. Says: Simple and fun crafts for your preschooler!
Amazon Says: Let's Do Art: Having Fun with Paintuses a variety of techniques to carry out a range of simple projects. In doing so readers investigate different kinds of art, craft and desi...
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Ashley W. Says: This book reads like a picture book and is very informative for children ages 3 and up.
Amazon Says: Join Loo-Loo and her dog, Boo, as they share some of their favorite step-by-step art projects. Stinky clay, bumpy paint, collage, and face masks are just a few of the fun thin...
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Ashley W. Says: Learn about artists and their work with this engaging and interactive book that will encourage young artists to think about and explore art.
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Ashley W. Says: Art is an accomplished artist. Max is a mere novice. But Art learns a little about adventure and risk-taking when his friend gets creative with painting!
Amazon Says: Max and Arthur are friends who share an interest in painting. Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner. Max's first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two fri...
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Ashley W. Says: The story of how two friends find each other and make a new color with a simple hug. This is a great book for teaching color mixing basics, and the value of friendship.
Amazon Says: Leo Lionni’s first picture book has at last found its perfect format in this sturdy board book for the very youngest child. Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends,...
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Ashley W. Says: A beautiful wordless book that will take you on a New York City adventure, and introduce you to many famous paintings and sculptures along the way.
Amazon Says: New York City and its famed Metropolitan Museum of Art provide the setting for a crazy collision of art and city life in this inventively illustrated picture book. It all star...
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Ashley W. Says: Ever wanted to jump into one of your favorite paintings? Katie finds herself lost in the Impressionist world of Claude Monet, and onto a stage of Degas’ dancers. This is a great book for pre-school and early elementary art students!
Amazon Says: On a visit to the museum, Katie climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures. Includes information about Impressionism, the paintings shown, and their...
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Ashley W. Says: You can only go as far as your mind will take you! Harold uses his magic crayon to take him to many places, and ends up right back where he feels right at home; safe in his own bed.
Amazon Says: Essential Picture Book Classics—timeless stories for every child to treasure. "One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonli...
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Ashley W. Says: It’s simply a book about loving color and the creativity that crayons tend to inspire.
Colors, feelings, images, and words jostle and bounce off one another in this lively picture book, creating as much fun as any box of crayons has ever had. Amazon
Ashley W. Says: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Great horned owl! Sprinkled with few words and loaded with imagination, this book will make the little ones shout out with excitement.
Amazon Says: The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page.Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Children are kept guessing until the surprise ending -...
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