Lovedtodeath Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I hope someone knows what I mean. DD loves making the little crafts in the McDonald's happy meals that have American Girl books. They are punch out and fold or stick. Are history pockets anything like this? How would they differ? Do they require scissors and glue? Alot more? What about the AS1 crafts from Winterpromise? Are they like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I think I have an idea, even though when we went to McDs my girls opted out of the happy meals in exchange for another small treat from the store. (my boys got the cars) Rainbow Resource has small paper doll books that teach a child about clothing in different cultures. They are stick on. There are also many other paper dolls that you can buy and punch out, the Native American/ Plains Indian village books etc. (which may be in AS1) are punch out, and my kids love those. The History Pockets are color, cut, and paste. Your dd may like them if she likes to color and cut. Hope that helps. :tongue_smilie: :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 You can see the entirety of the History Pockets books through the publisher's online preview. And yes, WP AS1 would be like what you're describing. Sounds like she'd love it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks to both of you! You know, my instinct told me she would love AS1 and I just didn't go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Another place to look is Dover Publications http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-children.html Check out the Easy-to-Make, the Cut & Assemble, the Punch Out, the Masks, toy theaters, doll books, etc. Dover usually has free shipping above $50 & periodic sales. Amazon & RR carry Dover products at a discount of course, but the Dover site is much better for browsing & searching. The projects vary in their level of difficulty, so it is important to read the description carefully. We have loved things like the easy Pueblo village, the Land of Oz, animal masks, etc. The paper everything is printed on is heavy coated stock, so (in my experience) the projects are much sturdier than anything I could print myself, even on card stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The Rod and Staff Artpacs are full of fun crafty stuff like what you're describing. They're the perfect rainy day activity for my crafty kids. :) No punch outs, but plenty of cut and glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thank you for the additional suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I second the suggestion for Dover. My kids have done the Plains Indian Village and the Pueblo village in the last few weeks. Very cool. I actually need to find more stuff like this myself. I'm craft challenged and these turn out well (when the project itself isn't the point). ETA: We're using Sonlight 3 and adding AS1 books to engage my 1st grader. That and amazon is where I came across those Dover craft booklets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I got the AS 1 guide and Plains Indians book. So to go along with that (and parts of SL core 4 after that) I am ordering some extras. Does this look like a good list? We might start the Indian study early, but AS 1 is still a year away, when she is 8. Interactive 3-D maps: American History History Pockets: Civil War History Pockets: American Revolution Colonial America (Easy Make & Learn Projects) Northeast Indians: Reproducible Models Southwest Indians: Reproducible Models I will still look into the other suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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