Rainy Day Art

Forget rainy days! With tens of thousands of adult volunteers desperately seeking ways to entertain kids in after-school recreation groups, summer reading programs, vacation Bible school, scouting programs, etc., this reasonably priced DVD with 13 basic projects can be adapted for a variety of younger audiences--regardless of the weather. All are simple scissors/paper/glue-type crafts appropriate for differing seasons and themes, including picture frames as gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, musical shakers for a preschool rhythm band, and miniature books for a summer reading program final project. Presenter Cherie Lynn, an experienced art educator, discusses necessary supplies and offers budget-saving alternatives for each of the projects, which are introduced with an overview, followed by the demonstration, and conclude with a recap of onscreen instructions (DVD-ROM printable!). The only caveat is that some projects require the use of a hot glue gun, so adult supervision will be needed for younger groups. Highly recommended. Aud: K, E, I, J, P. (R. Reagan)