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PRIMARY ARTS & DESIGN

Toys and Tales (8-14)
How to make a range of dynamic toys with everyday materials based on folk toys from different regions in India. Tara publishing £10.99

Connecting Kids
John Carpenter, £15.00

Puppets Unlimited (8-14)
Based on work with traditional Indian puppeteers, this book demonstrates how to make puppets with everyday materials and found objects. Also contains information on scripting and performance. Oxfam £12.50

Child Art with everyday materials (8-14)
Covers many aspects of artwork including colour, shapes and spaces, texture and compositions. Oxfam £8.50

This Earth for Us (4-14)
A resource exploring a range of aboriginal artforms. The activities help pupils understand the traditions and stories and make strong links to their own lives. CI (2000) £17.50

 

 

Toying with Technology (5-7)
A video-pack bringing a global perspective to work on toys and technology. An excellent resource for design and technology. ScotDEC/Oxfam £38.20

Around the World Art and Activities – visiting 7 continents through craft and fun (3-7) £11.50

Traditional Crafts from Africa
(Culture Crafts series) Books exploring cultures and crafts with some fun and easy projects. Lerner Publications (1996) £23.93 each (hardback)

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