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My youngest daughter and I are on a mission to add more nonfiction into our reading repertoire. This is why we were so happy to see the selection of Ready-to-Read books that were sent to us from Simon & Schuster. In addition to great reading, one of the books really caught our interest and we decided to create the project that was in the back.
True Colors! The Story of Crayola is part of the “History of Fun Stuff” series and shares great information about color through the ages. While reading together, we were so happy to see that there was a fun project to do together.
With the help of mom, my daughter created abstract art using three Crayola crayons.
With hair dryer in my hand and Crayola crayons in hers, we followed the directions that were at the end of the book to create abstract art of our own. Since you are melting crayons, it is important that an adult is a part of this art project. While the hair dryer is blowing, you should move the crayons around to create your abstract masterpiece.
Voila! My artist was extremely happy with the idea learned from the Ready-to-Read book.
Ready-to-Read has it all, with leveled books for every young reader! Exciting nonfiction, beloved characters, and fan favorites make Ready-to-Read books the perfect choice for reluctant young readers.
My daughter loved Looking Up! The Science of Stargazing. After the eclipse last year, she was interested in the sky so we purchased a telescope for her. This book aligns perfectly with her new interest and shares facts about the eclipse.
As a mom, I was happy to see the variety of genre and characters available. As a teacher, I was glad to read that the titles were vetted by educational experts and each level was designed to help children confidently grasp new reading concepts.
Sight words, shorter lengths, word families, and rhyming are used to support the reader while enjoying a story or learning new information.
The common core looks to have readers develop a love of reading. This is why I am so glad to see that Ready-to-Read brings the focus back to fun while still offering parents and educators well crafted, imaginative stories and engaging nonfiction.
Ready-to-Read has something for everyone, and even reluctant readers will enjoy the easy format and fun stories.
Have you been inspired to craft a project after reading a book?
Learn more about these great books at ReadytoRead.com
This seems like a really good idea. I like the idea of this series of books.
Oh how fun! This series looks great for the kiddos!
These are really great books.
These are really cool, interested in getting some for my girls
Such a neat idea, especially with the holidays coming up. I love the crayon art work!
I have a nieve who loves to colour! She’d adore these. Especially the crayola book! Thank you so much for sharing ♡
That stargazing book looks fun and the art came our great!
Thats an excellent idea. I love the abstract art. I really believe abstract art teaches kids that imperfection is ok.
These books look like alot of fun. I am trying to get my niece and nephew to read more. Its hard because they have very busy schedules.
All of these books look like they would be great for my granddaughters.
I love this alot 🙂 I love the story of the crayosn and would be perfect for my grandsons
My nieces would love these books.
I’ve never seen these before. My niece and nephew would enjoy these.
I really like the educational books. More kids should be introduced to art at earlier ages.
These look so cool! I like that they include activities with the books.
That looks like lots of fun. My great nephews and great niece would enjoy that.
Looks like fun!
This is really a great product. I have to get some for my Grandchildren especially Looking Up! The Science of Stargazing, So glad I found your post.
What awesome books. I really like the abstract art project. It takes the “perfection” out of it.
Love the craft idea – I’ll have to try it with my little ones.
i wish they had this when i was growing up and the kids
I clicked the above link to Ready-to-Read.com and checked it out. I like the different levels of book readings they have! I pinned this for future reference.
Reading is so important! I’m 63 years old in July and believe me, reading was one of the ways I kept myself entertained. Books took me to places that I would have never known about. I encouraged my kids and my grandkids to read. I give them books along with the other gifts I buy for them. Books with pictures are an extra treat to read, especially to younger kids! I’ve seen my grandkids tracing the pictures on paper or trying to draw them and then coloring them to hang on the refrigerator or in their bedrooms. I would hate to see physical books go away – being replaced by only ebooks or kindles, etc.
I love the photo your child created. Amazed it was only with crayons! Books that have kids learn by doing is awesome!