Potpourri Molds
These crafts are very simple and can be completed using household items. You can also use the dough like clay and make a sculpture. This is a fun way to make beautiful and great smelling pieces of art!

Chocolate Modeling Clay
It's edible, it's incredible
This craft is brought to us by Debby an active member of our online craft group, Craftzone. Chocolate Modeling Clay is very popular among craft groups and this is a well known recipe. Chocolate modeling clay is made by combining melted chocolate and light corn syrup. American pastry chefs invented the recipe and have been using this delicious edible clay to make garnishes and unique decorations. Here is their secret!

Rock Crystals
Crystals will begin to form. As the water continues to evaporate, the bowl will be filled with rock crystals. Find out how to do this.

Lava Lamps
Create your own "lava lamp". Turn the bottle upside down and see how the colors move and change!

365 Days of Creative Play:
For Children 2 Yrs. & Up
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by Gray Judith, Sheila Ellison

365 Days of Creative Play is a collection of indoor and outdoor activities that will encourage your child's imagination, growth and problem-solving skills.

Rock Tumbler
by N.S.I.

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Rock Collecting
It may be a grind to wait nearly 30 days to create polished rock jewelry with the Rolling Stones Rock Tumbler. But, as the makers write, "you are grinding in days what it takes nature thousands of years to do in a stream, river, or ocean."

The Human Body:
A Science Workbook for Ages 4-6
(Gifted & Talented)
by Mary Kraynak Bozansky

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Science Books
The Human Body introduces the major systems of the human body, as well as teaches the facts about food nutrition including the basic food groups and vitamins and proteins that the body needs. The workbook includes a 16"x20" full-color poster complete with diagrams and fascinating facts, and a glossary of important scientific terms. Illustrations throughout.

Animals:
A Science Workbook for Ages 4-6
(Gifted & Talented)
by Mary Kraynak Bozansky

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Science Books
Animals delves into the world's various scientific classifications of animals: mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. Animals' habitats, rituals, eating habits, and physical characteristics are also explored. The workbook includes a 16"x20" full-color poster complete with diagrams and fascinating facts, and a glossary of important scientific terms. Illustrations throughout.

Adventures in Art : Arts & Crafts Experiences for 8-To 13-Year Olds
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by Susan Milord, Susan Milford, Susan Williamson (Editor)

Artistic adventures into a world of paints, pastels, ethnic and recycled art, sculpture, 3D art, still life, perspective, charcoal, landscapes, batik, silkscreen, and much more. Encourage kids' natural creativity while exposing them to the styles of art through the ages. 500 illustrations.

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