Enchanting Fairy-Tale Crafts: 4D An Augmented Reading Crafts Experience

by Marne Ventura

Overview

Once upon a time, you read a fairy tale or two. Now, get inspired by a land far, far away and start crafting! This collection of DIY projects will delight book lovers and crafters alike! Wave your magic wand and upcycle those weeded books into cool, new art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543506891
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Next Chapter Crafts 4D
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

Table of Contents

Thumbelina's garden -- Enchanted Forest -- Book lover's place keeper -- Wake up, Sleeping Beauty -- Find a flower -- Spells and potions book -- Magic wand -- Pixie dust necklace -- Keep out case -- Delicious dragon eggs -- Read more -- Makerspace tips -- Internet sites.

Interviews

Book-themed projects pair perfectly with makerspaces in your library! Online lesson plans help teachers and librarians implement projects into their makerspaces; Find ways to upcycle weeded books into new works of art, for budget-friendly craft ideas;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 4–8—This series makes use of a novel theme—and is a natural fit for book clubs or language arts classrooms. Be forewarned, there is a fair amount of book-destroying going on here: pages from old books are used as materials in many of the eight to 10 projects per volume, and three projects use a book's cover. Directions are nicely laid out and easy to follow, and the 4-D content is a mixed bag of process demonstrations, templates, and sidebar information. The titles rely heavily on craft store supplies such as premade canvases, embroidery hoops, or a tiny bottle. Some tricky steps are inadequately explained, with no visual support. However, Epic Graphic Novel Crafts shines, with manga-inspired projects and a recipe for homemade mochi. VERDICT Good curriculum and leisure reading tie-in crafts involving some interesting techniques. Select as needed.

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