{"product_id":"gibbs-smith-kids-create","title":"Kids Create","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 150 projects give young artists years of creative exploration, from simple sponge printing for preschoolers to globe construction for confident nine-year-olds. Laurie Carlson organizes activities by medium, paint, clay, paper, fabric, recycled materials, making it easy to match projects to available supplies and developing skills. Step-by-step illustrations show both the process and expected results at each stage, reducing frustration for kids working independently and helping parents guide younger children without taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal projects and holiday decorations provide timely activities throughout the year, while core techniques like shadow silhouettes and windsock construction teach fundamental skills that transfer across media. Carlson includes a dedicated section on children's artistic development stages, helping parents recognize age-appropriate expectations and support genuine creative growth rather than adult-pleasing perfection. The 11x8.5 format lies flat during messy work sessions, and paperback construction survives paint-splattered fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjects scale naturally from quick afternoon activities to involved weekend builds. Homeschooling families find curriculum-supporting options, while traditional classroom teachers appreciate having backup projects for early finishers or rainy day schedules. This book works for families who value making things together over passive screen time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibbs Smith","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47974013534437,"sku":"10427","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.com\/products\/gibbs-smith-kids-create","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}