Kathleen Petelinsek

Follow along with these fun, creative projects to create a variety of useful or decorative objects using duct tape.

"Complete fun craft projects using clay beads"--

"Complete a variety of fun sewing projects"--

"Learn how to create a variety of fun craft projects using tissue paper"--

Learn how to create your own book, including its cover, pages, and binding. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further...

Make your own sock puppets and a stateso you can put on shows for your friends and family. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build...

Learn how to paint rocks in interesting designs with these fun activities.

Provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for creating Halloween costumes and decorations.

Learn how to make great personalized jewelry for a gift or for yourself!