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Arts & Crafts

Washable Kids' Paints
These "colorful," "no muss, no fuss" paints "glide on smoothly," teachers said. Plus, they're "fun to use" and "easy to hold."
www.craftydab.com; PreK & up; $1.80 & up.

Washable Kids' Paints
 

Watercolor Pencil Art
"Great colors!" Ideal for kids just learning to use watercolors.
www.faber-castellusa.com; Gr. 5 & up; $14.95.

Watercolor Pencil Art
 

Make-Your-Own™ Games
Teachers loved this "great," "very creative" kit's "easy-to-assemble" pieces that "can be used across the content areas."
www.made-by-hands.com; Gr. 1 & up; $13.95.

Make-Your-Own™ Games
 

The Comic Book Project
"Wow!" This "beautiful" comic book-writing workbook makes a unique and "excellent" literacy/art project.
www.comicbookproject.org; Gr. 4–8; $6 per student.

The Comic Book Project
 

Stencil Kits
These "great" and "sturdy" kits are manageable even for young kids and "ideal for theme centers."
www.schoolzone.com; Gr. K & up; $12.99.

Stencil Kits
 

Cover-It Kits
Students can make their own personalized pencil holders, books, frames, and albums with these "crafty," "easy-to-use" kits.
www.beyond-the-farm.com; Gr. 3 & up; $14 & up/set.

Cover-It Kits
 

Clay Animation Kit™
Showcase creativity with this "awesome" kit, which includes software, a guidebook, and clay.
www.tech4learning.com; Gr. K–12; $64.95.

Clay Animation Kit™
 

Amazing Art Books

• Paper Fantastic
50 "great" creative projects to fold, cut, paint, and weave.
www.sterlingpub.com; Gr. 3–8; $19.95.

• Recycled Crafts Box
Hands-on arts & crafts projects perfect for cross-curricular connections-and teaching about recycling!
www.storeykids.com; Gr. K–8; $10.95.

• Cave Paintings to Picasso
A "beautiful," "kid-friendly," and very informative history of art.
www.chroniclekids.com; Gr. 3 & up; $22.95.

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