{"product_id":"clay-lab-for-kids","title":"Clay Lab For Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eClay Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show \u003ci\u003eNailed It!\u003c\/i\u003e Cassie Stephens presents 52 hands-on projects made with kid-friendly clays that get kids working creatively and thinking three-dimensionally. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids. Author-artist-teacher Cassie Stephens has created all-new clay projects for \u003cb\u003ekids of all skill levels\u003c\/b\u003e. Start with the basics of \u003cb\u003erolling\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecoiling\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003epinching pots\u003c\/b\u003e, and move up to making \"Jurassic fossils,\" animal marionettes, monster magnets, and boxes with secret compartments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of the projects use\u003cb\u003e kid-friendly, no-kiln clay\u003c\/b\u003e (air-dry, homemade, and polymer) and \u003cb\u003ewater-based paints\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for home and classroom, plus there's an entire chapter of recipes for mixing up inexpensive homemade clays in the kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of \u003cb\u003ecognitive and manual skills\u003c\/b\u003e: they'll work \u003cb\u003ethree-dimensionally\u003c\/b\u003e; make figurative models; \u003cb\u003euse their imaginations\u003c\/b\u003e in making jewelry and toys; \u003cb\u003edesign \u003c\/b\u003ewith color; and \u003cb\u003edecorate \u003c\/b\u003ewith paints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The popular \u003cb\u003eLab for Kids series\u003c\/b\u003e features a growing list of books that share \u003cb\u003ehands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics\u003c\/b\u003e, including art, astronomy, bugs, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a \u003cb\u003ecomplete materials list\u003c\/b\u003e, clear \u003cb\u003estep-by-step photographs \u003c\/b\u003eof the process, as well as \u003cb\u003efinished samples\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315291791742,"sku":"NW9781631592706","price":14.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781631592706.jpg?v=1778692703","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/clay-lab-for-kids","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}