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Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide For Little Inventors (2014)

by Rachelle Doorley(Favorite Author)

4.29 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

161180065X (ISBN13: 9781611800654)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Roost Books

review 1: This book's purpose is to provide different ways to experiment, discover and explore different materials with kids. It has a number of sections that touch on different aspects such as drawing, colouring, building, concocting and cooking. Throughout are scattered small interviews/Q&As from other parents, as well as longer essays about specific topics about learning and playing. It also starts with ways to set up a household for discovery and invitations to play. The general sections are fairly interesting; I found probably a 1/2 dozen things I could do with the kids that we hadn't thought about or done before. Overall, it was a good book, although it bordered on idealistic in terms of how much time parents would have to carry out activities, answer questions, and what not. ... moreIt's definitely worth a look although it probably wouldn't be one I'd suggest buying to keep around for reference.
review 2: Received a free copy from NetGalley.I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The photos were lovely and added just the right touch to the book. I loved how it included kids in the set up, determining supplies, and encouraged them to look at boredom as a way of discovery. It also provides lists and ideas on how to turn a space in your home to a creative zone for your kids and great ideas and experiences that can be done outdoors. The activities are doable, kid friendly, and not expensive. less

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