4th Grade Arts and Crafts Activities http://www.education.com/activity/fourth-grade/arts-and-crafts/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:43:53 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Make New Year's Confetti Balloons http://www.education.com/activity/article/year-wishes-confetti-balloons/

Tuck confetti and tiny messages inside balloons, then blow them up and hand them out to everyone, along with a toothpick for popping!

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35939 Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo" http://www.education.com/activity/article/japanese-accordion-books/

Hand making books is an traditional Japanese art that has been passed down for hundreds of years. Encourage your child to explore this unique custom by helping her create a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35324 Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije http://www.education.com/activity/article/alebrijes/

For decades, artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico have carved and painted bright, fanciful animal creatures known as alebrijes. Your little one can ignite her creativity by designing her own version of an alebrije, using sculpted clay.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35327 Discover Chinese Tradition: Create a Unique "Chop" http://www.education.com/activity/article/design-paint-chop/

Since ancient times, Chinese people have signed artwork and official documents with their names as well as a chop containing calligraphic characters. Help your child design and print his own chop!

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35328 Make a Bendable Spinal Column Model http://www.education.com/activity/article/bendable-model-spinal-column/

Has your child ever thought about how his spine works, and why it bends? This assembling activity resulting in a spinal model will help him understand and be grateful for the vital functions performed by his vertebral column.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35240 Make a Giant Woven Masterpiece! http://www.education.com/activity/article/child-room-evolving-woven-masterpiece/

Get your child to create artwork as large as his imagination! This life size woven masterpiece will encompass his entire room and display smaller pieces of art within it.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35245 Build a Troop of Monkeys in Your Home! http://www.education.com/activity/article/hang-frisky-tribe-monkeys-house/

Does your little one like to "monkey" around? This activity shows her how to invent her own monkey playmates, and hang them around the house for decoration.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35250 Hand-Sewn Hot Pad http://www.education.com/activity/article/handsewn-hot-pad/

This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35087 Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar http://www.education.com/activity/article/dia-de-los-muertos-altar/

Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35104 Travel the World with a Postcard Collection Map http://www.education.com/activity/article/postcard-collection-map/

Spark your childâs curiosity about the world by bringing geography to life with this exciting postcard map. In this ongoing activity, your child will track your family's travels and explore other countries vicariously through friends and pen pals.

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