Mandalas have been used from ancient times to the present as an aid to meditation. The arrangement around a central point assists us in finding our inner centre and helps the spirit unwind in today's increasingly fast-paced, noisy world. Children can occupy themselves for hours with mandalas, and so many teachers and nursery nurses use them in kindergartens. The colouring-in process promotes patience, colour sense and concentration, and the finished mandalas give children a feeling of accomplishment. They enjoy the experience of seeing the effect as they colour them in!

Mandalas have been used from ancient times to the present as an aid to meditation. The arrangement around a central point assists us in finding our inner centre and helps the spirit unwind in today's increasingly fast-paced, noisy world. Children can occupy themselves for hours with mandalas, and so many teachers and nursery nurses use them in kindergartens. The colouring-in process promotes patience, colour sense and concentration, and the finished mandalas give children a feeling of accomplishment. They enjoy the experience of seeing the effect as they colour them in!

Mandalas have been used from ancient times to the present as an aid to meditation. The arrangement around a central point assists us in finding our inner centre and helps the spirit unwind in today's increasingly fast-paced, noisy world. Children can occupy themselves for hours with mandalas, and so many teachers and nursery nurses use them in kindergartens. The colouring-in process promotes patience, colour sense and concentration, and the finished mandalas give children a feeling of accomplishment. They enjoy the experience of seeing the effect as they colour them in!

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with "What Shall We Do Today?" For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imagination and offer an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. "What Shall We Do Today?" is packed with more than 60 colorful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials - just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong.

The story of a polar bear searching for his dream.

For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Hundreds of simple and timeless ideas and activities include creating handmade dolls, preserving wildflowers, weaving a rope hammock, building bookshelves, and making gifts for friends and family. The projects, which require only common household items, encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. In addition to traditional arts and crafts, the well-rounded offerings include hiking and other outdoor adventures.
Authors Lina and Adelia B. Beard wrote and illustrated many children's books and were instrumental in founding the Campfire Girls. This volume is a companion to "The American Boy's Handy Book, " written by the Beards' brother, Daniel. Its sensible, self-assured tone outlines a lively portrait of girlhood that's full of possibilities. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and camp counselors will find it a treasury of inspiration for wholesome, fun-filled activities.

Delightful cat Gaturro and his friends Gaturrin, Agatha, and Emilio are brought to life in this satirical, comical, and whimsical cartoon adventure that features fun storylines, unusual circumstances, and vivid drawings.

In this book you will find descriptions and easy step-by-step instructions for: Christmas crafts and decorations for shildren, table setiing ideas, unique christmas tree ornaments, bedroom and bathroom accents, kitchen and family room ideas, stairway and front entrance decor and outdoor decorations.

Children will delight in making these paper animals and they?ll have a blast playing with the finished product. Most importantly, while having all that fun, children will develop important motor control skills. Recommended for children six and above.

Find out all there is to know about your favourite farm animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make cows, pigs, sheep dogs, Highland cows and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques. The book also contains photos and facts about farm animals. Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time! Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mache and painting.

This title contains easy step-by-step activities that include fancy dress ideas, pumpkin-carving techniques as well as lots of spiders, witches and bats to paint, print or make. There are also invitations, decorations and cooking activities, which are ideal for Halloween parties. It includes two pages of stickers to use with the projects or for your own picture and is filled with colourful illustrations and inspiring photographs.

An illustrated collection of stories and activities to celebrate traditional Pagan festivals and the changing of the seasons * Shares original stories, based on traditional folktales and designed to be read out loud, for each festival, such as Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Beltaine, Lughnasad, the solstices, and the equinoxes * Includes traditional games, hands-on projects special to each holiday, and seasonal recipes to enjoy the tastes and smells of each feast day * Discusses the sacred symbolism, magical lore, and cultural practices within each story and the healing and magical uses for the trees and flowers featured Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year turned, these tales also served to teach the children about holy days and festivals and the Gods and Goddesses who reigned over the changing seasons. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ellen Evert Hopman shares rich stories drawn from traditional folktales, hands-on crafts, and seasonal recipes to help families and classrooms learn about and celebrate traditional holy days and festivals of the sacred earth year. Designed to be read out loud, the stories are complemented with pronunciation guides and translations for foreign words. You will learn of the Cailleach, the ancient Goddess of Winter; La Befana, the Italian new year's witch; Eostre, the Goddess of Spring; Kupalnocka, the Polish feast of wreaths at midsummer; Yule among the Vikings; and many other deities and celebrations. For each story, the author includes hands-on projects special to the holiday--from crafting magical wands and brooms to flower crowns and Brighid's Crosses--as well as seasonal recipes, such as Magical Peppermint Chocolate Tea, Beltaine Bannock, and La Befana Cake, allowing families to enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds associated with the feast days and celebrations.

Find out all there is to know about your favourite creepy-crawlies with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make spiders, beetles, dragonflies, termites and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques. The book also contains photos and facts about minibeasts. Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time! Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mache and painting.

Mark toe! sal entrepreneurskap vanaf ’n jong ouderdom inspireer met 30 maklike, prettige projekte. Vanaf kleurvolle projekte soos troetelklippe, knoop-armbande en dieremaskers tot lekker opsies soos malvalekkerstokkies, melkskommels en monsterkoekies. Die meeste van die projekte is ook prakties en kan in die huis of tuin gebruik word – die voeltjievoerders, spaarvarkies en kruiepotjies is maar net ’n paar voorbeelde van hierdie nuttige projekte. Elke projek sluit inspirerende volkleurfoto’s en stap-vir-stap aanwysings in oor hoe om produkte vir ’n opwindende, winsgewende entrepreneursdag maak! Kinders kan hul eie kreatiwiteit en vernuf gebruik wanneer hulle hul stalletjies oprig, alhoewel algemene riglyne oor die oprig van stalletjies om klante te lok ingesluit is. Die fokus van Mark toe! is op handgemaakte produkte en die hoofmateriaal vir elke projek is dikwels iets wat uit alledaagse produkte in en rondom die huis herwin kan word. En die beste van als? Hierdie projekte gee ook vir mammas en pappas iets opwindend om saam met hul kinders te doen!

Benewens duidelike stap-vir-stap aanwysings en foto's en pragfoto's van elke voltooide kunswerk, is daar nuttige patroneen ontwerpe wat jy kan gebruik op jou pad na roem. Die titel oorbrug die gaping tussen kuns en handwerk met maklike handwerktegnieke wat enigeen kan gebruik vir treffende skilderye. Jy kan dit ook doen - jy moet net weet hoe!

Create eight beautiful origami shapes in all the colours of the rainbow! This gorgeous pack provides everything you need to make eight complete Rainbow Origami makes. Repeat an fun origami shape ranging from Easy to Medium and Experienced levels seven times using single-coloured origami sheets in this pack to create a Rainbow of Origami! These large format origami figures make gorgeous decorations for your room, gift tags or birthday party games to play. The rainbow theme, simple step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography set this book apart from other children's origami packs. Makes include a Crane, Heart, Bow, Flower, Frog, Boat, Fish and Butterfly.

Knitting projects are more than just scarves and hats! Creative readers will "get into" knitting with this title, which offers a clear and easy-to-follow look at knitting techniques, opening readers' eyes to the fun possibilities of extreme knitting projects! A comprehensive guide to knitting basics and trouble-shooting will allow any reader to let their creativity shine in knitting!

Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a superb model of a Roman villa crammed with authentic detail. The base of the model measures 60 x 46cm.

Get inventive with these beautifully illustrated cards and envelopes. Created in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, these cards are filled with spring-themed nature illustrations. Featuring buds, blossoms and butterflies, these exquisitely-detailed cards and envelopes are inspired by the gardens of the RHS. Get creative with different colours and materials to decorate these nature-themed cards. With over 40 stickers for you to give your cards an extra special touch! With easy-to-follow instructions and tear-out pages Customise each card to create a unique gift The perfect activity for all ages This RHS stationery set is a wonderful activity to cut out and colour with friends and family!

Make the same pioneer crafts that Laura did!