{"title":"Rachelle Doorley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachelle Doorley\u003c\/strong\u003e creates engaging children's books that inspire creativity and exploration through hands-on activities. Her works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eCreative Adventures in Cursive\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTinkerLab Art Starts\u003c\/em\u003e, encourage young readers to develop artistic skills and a love for imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining practical guidance with playful ideas, her books offer a wonderful blend of learning and fun, perfect for nurturing curiosity and self-expression in children. Ideal for families and educators alike, Doorley's collection transforms everyday moments into creative adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creative-adventures-in-cursive-by-rachelle-doorley-9781631594779","title":"Creative Adventures in Cursive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting is cooler in cursive, and \u003cem\u003eCreative Adventures in Cursive\u003c\/em\u003e gives kids ideas for practising writing skills, then guides them into cursive creativity. As many educators will attest, writing in cursive provides cognitive benefits in spelling, memory, reading comprehension, language skills, and overall academic confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractising cursive carries similar benefits when drawing; once you learn the basic shapes, you can play with it by creating your own personal style. In \u003cem\u003eCreative Adventures in Cursive\u003c\/em\u003e, noted author Rachelle Doorley, the creative force behind Tinkerlab, shows twenty fun and colourful ways to use script to make posters, present school projects, design monograms, create greeting cards, decorate book bags and t-shirts, ice cookies and cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book encourages writing in script with everything, including fabric markers, pastry tubes, string and yarn, and of course brushes, pens, and crayons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486009245932,"sku":"9781631594779","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631594779-creative-adventures-in-cursive.jpg?v=1775721575"},{"product_id":"tinkerlab-art-starts-by-rachelle-doorley-9781611806687","title":"TinkerLab Art Starts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet inspired with hands-on creative prompts for elementary-aged children featuring simple materials you can find at home from an experienced art teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet inspired with hands-on creative prompts for children ages 3-8 featuring simple materials you can find at home from an experienced art teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-ended art prompts that give children opportunities to think creatively rather than follow directions are essential to raising learners who are comfortable with the unknown and eager to tackle it with problem-solving skills, self-efficacy, and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom drawing, painting, and paper cutting to making three-dimensional art with clay and recycled materials, these 52 fun and engaging ideas for creative art play use everyday household materials to get kids engaged in their own explorations. These activities are led primarily by the environment. The set-up itself is the teacher and will encourage children to think of creative ways to use the provided materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith foundational information at the start of the book, parents will understand the power of art prompts to foster children's creativity and will be given a variety of ideas for creating a maker space and encouraging self-directed play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTinkerLab Art Starts\u003c\/em\u003e by Rachelle Doorley offers an accessible and inspiring guide for both parents and children to embark on a creative journey together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600805314796,"sku":"9781611806687","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/32170c409325f5712d529f0a6731ce74.jpg?v=1778036867"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rachelle-doorley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}