101 Great Gifts Kids Can Make

by Stephanie Mueller, Ann Wheeler

Overview

Children ages three to eight can make unique presents for moms, dads, grandparents, friends, teachers – all of the special people in their lives! Create a Made-It-Myself mouse pad personalized for Mom. Dad will love the peaceful chimes of his Terracotta Music Maker, and grandparents will be delighted with the Picture Puzzle. From the card to the wrapping paper, and everything in between, 101 Great Gifts Kids Can Make has dozens of perfect gift ideas that will make gift-giving meaningful again!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876594384
Publisher:	Gryphon House Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Mueller is an experienced teacher, consultant, and trainer in the field of early childhood education. Her extensive knowledge coupled with her love of learning makes her a sought-after speaker for professional organizations, schools and parent's groups.
Ann Wheeler is a consultant and instructor for the Early Care and Education Department at Tulsa Technology Center. She has a B.S. in family relations and child development and is an experienced preschool teacher. Ann has spent the past decade implementing training for childcare providers and other early childhood professionals. She presents workshops for parents and teachers throughout the Tulsa area.

Ann Wheeler lives in Verdigris, Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Fun with Photos!

Easiest-Ever Photo Frame 12

Craft Stick Picture Frame 13

Fun Frame 14

Classy Photo Frame 15

Framing with Foam 16

Cup Photo Holder 17

Tabletop Photo Holder 18

Monitor Photo Holder 20

"My Year" Photo Album 22

Accordion Photo Album 24

Photo Collage Box 26

Chapter 2 A Garden of Gifts

A Beautiful Bow-quet 28

"Sweet Treat" Flowers 29

"Say Cheese" Flowers 30

Portable Vase 31

A Sticky Flower Arrangement 32

Garden Marker 33

Love Bug Plant Stake 34

Mini Birdbath 35

Watering Can 36

Terra-Cotta Music Makers 38

Wind Catcher 40

Chapter 3 Come Play with Me

Picture Puzzle 42

I Spy Fun 43

Play-with-Me Game Box 44

Take-Along Art-Box 46

Coupon Pocket 47

Activity Calendar 48

Family Story Notebook 50

"Come Cook with Me" Jar 52

Oatmeal Bar Cookies 54

Pack a Snack 56

Chapter 4 Office Originals

Weaving Band Pencil Holder 58

Craft Foam Pencil. Critter 59

Mosaic-Bottle Organizers 60

Made-It-Myself Mouse Pad 61

Sticky Note Magnet 62

Clip-to-It Board 64

Creative Calendar 66

Corky Note Board 67

Layer Jar Paperweight 68

Jiffy Juice-Lid Magnet 69

Mat Board Magnet 70

Recycled Magnet 72

Family Foam Magnets 73

Stress Ball Sock 74

Chapter 5 Household Helps

Personalized Coasters 76

Beautiful Basket Liner 77

Chip Clip 78

Candy Dish 80

Octopus Duster 82

Collage Bookmark 83

Craft Stick Bookmark 84

"Look What I Made" Magnet 85

Write-and-Wipe Board 86

French Memo Board 88

Button-Up Bulletin Board 90

Treasure Box 91

All Smiles Key Chain 92

Car Visor Clip 94

Chapter 6 Decorations to Display

Nature Plaque 96

Decorative Tile 97

"Sun-sational" Sun Catcher 98

See-Through Ornament 100

Seasonal Switch Plate Cover 101

Fragrant Door Hanger 102

Decorative Door Hanger 104

Pictures on My Window 105

Colorful Wall Hanging 106

"Happy Holidays" Wreath 108

Table Wreath 110

Etched Candle 111

Beaded Candle 112

Colorful Candle 113

Stained Glass Candleholder 114

Beaded Ornament 115

Cinnamon Family 116

Jazzy Jigsaw Pin 118

Chapter 7 Say It with a Card

A "Hand-y" Card 120

Painted Postcards 121

Foil Etched Card 122

Lacing Card 124

Polka-Dot Frame Card 126

Old Clothes Patch Card 127

Peekaboo Card 128

Handprint Blossoms 130

Lift-the-Flap Card 131

Stamped Stationery 132

Swirl Card 133

Woven Card 134

Chapter 8 Wrap It Up!

Bubble-Wrap Paper 138

Bubble Blowing Wrapping Paper 139

Salty Wrapping Paper Sensation 140

Wrapping Paper Bonanza 141

Tape Print Gift Bag 142

"My Feet" Gift Bag 144

Sponging Gift Bag 146

"Wrap It Up" Canister 147

Decorative Gift Box 148

Papier-Mâché; Gift Box 149

Fancy Gift Basket 150

Paper-Plate Basket 152

List of Common and Uncommon Holidays 153

Materials List 157

Index 159

Interviews

Parents, teachers, and caregivers of children ages 3-8

Editorial Reviews

"I love the ideas in this book! I help with my daughter's Daisy Scout troop, and we were able to find simple, yet creative ideas for the girls such as the cup photo holder. We can't wait to do the 'Come Cook with Me Jar' for Mother's Day. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for fun and easy activities to do with a a group of kids." - 2012 Mom’s Best Award Panel


"This book is great for allowing children to make personalized gifts for mom, dad, teachers or anyone special. Most of the materials used to make these gifts are regular household items or things that would normally be thrown away, so it's so inexpensive to do these projects and my kids enjoyed making gifts rather than going to the store and buying them. They were so proud of what they were able to do on their own. " - 2012 Mom’s Best Award Panel


"I have a 3 year-old son and 6 year-old daughter, and I was able to find activities in this book that were appropriate for both of them. I also used it to suggest craft projects for kids to do during meeting with my mom's group. These projects are nice because they don't require a lot of preparation, they're fairly mess-free and they don't take a lot of time so they hold the kid's attention." - 2012 Mom’s Best Award Panel

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