Any recommendations for a fun science and art book for a K?

[warriormom]

I really want to make science alive with fun projects like building a bird house, mixing colors etc. Any recommendations for a hands-on book like that? Also do you have any suggestions for a fun art book for kindergarteners that does not require a ton of supplies?

[Lots of boys]

We are using RSO Life this year with my K'er and 2nd'er. It is completely hands on - lots of fun experiments. It does however require a lot of supplies which I am trying to gather.

[Tammy (TX)]

We used The Usborne Art Treasury when my sons were 4 and 6 and we did quite a few of the projects very successfully! http://www.amazon.com/Art-Treasury-Rosie-Dickins/dp/0794514529/ref=pd_sim_b_2

 

I found out about it from the Harmony Fine Arts curriculum. http://www.harmonyfinearts.com/

[blondeviolin]

We own the Usborne Books of Science Activities and they are perfect for this age. They are simple explanations with projects to try out. So far they haven't required anything that I don't have at home... We really like them. (And if you can get the older versions, they're just as good and a little cheaper if you find them used.)

[annlaura]

We own the Usborne Books of Science Activities and they are perfect for this age. They are simple explanations with projects to try out. So far they haven't required anything that I don't have at home... We really like them. (And if you can get the older versions, they're just as good and a little cheaper if you find them used.)

 

Glad to hear this - I have these on the way.

 

To the op, there is actually a MaryAnne Kohl book called Science Arts: Discovering Science through Art Experiences. I haven't used it, but it looks fun. Many of her other books might work for you for art.