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Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors Paperback – Illustrated, June 10, 2014

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Encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking in children of all ages with these 55 hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more

The creator of the highly popular creativity site for kids, Tinkerlab.com, now delivers dozens of engaging, kid-tested, and easy-to-implement projects that will help parents and teachers bring out the natural tinkerer in every kid—even babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  

The creative experiments shared in this book foster curiosity, promote creative and critical thinking, and encourage tinkering—mindsets that are important to children growing up in a world that values independent thinking.

In addition to offering a host of activities that parents and teachers can put to use right away, this book also includes a buffet of recipes (magic potions, different kinds of play dough, silly putty, and homemade butter) and a detailed list of materials to include in the art pantry.
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“I highly recommend Tinkerlab to any parent with young children! I read the book in one sitting (it was that well written) but know I will be referring back to it for years as I encourage my own daughters’ tinkering, experimenting, and creative development.”—Jean V’ant Hul, author of The Artful Parent
 
“I love Tinkerlab! This book is a glorious invitation for wonder and delight. The teacher in me respects the approach to creativity, process, and self-directed exploration. The mom in me is charmed by the easy-access of materials and projects. Fun! Fun! Fun!”—Lynn Brunelle, author of Pop Bottle Science

“Being playful and creative is such a vital necessity in today’s world!  As an arts educator and parent of a curious four-year-old, I greatly value and embrace the ‘tinkering mindset’ at the core of Doorley’s Tinkerlab.  What an exceptional resource for all ages as we work to include more creative experiences and explorations in our lives.”—Michael Murawski, PhD, Director of Education & Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum and Founder and Editor at ArtMuseumTeaching.com

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RACHELLE DOORLEY is an arts educator, community builder, and founder of the popular creativity blog Tinkerlab. She studied costume design at the University of California, Los Angeles, and worked on Hollywood films before finding her true calling as an arts educator. After teaching art in Los Angeles schools, Rachelle earned a master’s in arts education from Harvard, and then oversaw docent and education programs at the San Jose Museum of Art. Rachelle lives with her husband and her two curious daughters in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, where she leads workshops on visual thinking and hands-on creativity. Rachelle believes in finding fun and meaningful ways to make every day creative, and can often be found experimenting in her sketchbook, taking her kids on adventures, and asking lots of open-ended questions. Rachelle enjoys chai tea, hand-drawn letters, train travel, hikes in the woods, artist studios, and ocean air.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roost Books; Illustrated edition (June 10, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161180065X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611800654
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
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Art Educator Rachelle Doorley is the founder of TinkerLab.com, a website that advocates for creative self-expression. Rachelle holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University in Arts Education and a BA from UCLA in Theater Design. Prior to founding TinkerLab, she was an elementary and middle school art teacher, oversaw education programs in art museums, and was a costumer for Warner Brothers and Universal Studios. She's in her second term as an Artist in Residence in the Cubberley Artist Studio Program, Palo Alto. Rachelle has written articles on creativity and arts education for School Arts Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and FamilyFun Magazine. She lives on the Stanford campus with her husband and her two curious daughters.

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I love this book! I love the idea of finding and creating a space for the little ones and invite them to experiment and create. I can't wait to do all of the 55 activities with my girl, so fun!
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Teacher of Tots
5.0 out of 5 stars Much More than I expected!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
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I have somewhat followed the authors blog for a while now, but when I decided to purchase this book I thought it would just be a simple 55 projects. It is much more than that. With several variation to each of those 55 projects which appeal to young children as well as teen-age boys and adults, I was so very impressed as I read it cover to cover in one day. As an early childhood educator I feel it is difficult to find fabulous books such as this one, which has lots of appeal and some very creative projects with some unique spins on the variations. My seven year old is fascinated, as is my 22 year old son. Lots of great ideas for everything from making marks with crayons and markers but also delves into simple machines, robotics, electronics and some really unique hands on art experiences that are not widely published in the typical make and do books. Love the drawing machine that kids can construct with a simple motor, tape and markers, the geodes inside egg shells, the lava lamp, the photography ideas and the ideas to make art in nature (Which doesn't have to be permanent, still respectful, and fun even for others to enjoy after you're gone). My 7 year old's first project was the straw rockets, and he was hooked on this book. Fabulous ideas for the tiniest of tots to teachers who are not easily impressed, such as me. If I could give it 6 stars I would have. Beautiful photography and simple guidelines throughout the book make this the go to for many hours of fun, unplugged creativity well worth the cost of this great find! Well Done Tinkerlab!
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Marina
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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Found this book at the local library and it had so many genius yet simple ideas I found one used here on Amazon! I ordered one for myself and one for a friend. Both showed up in great condition and we have already had lots of fun with the ideas in this book! 😀
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Jen B
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, smart, lovely resource for every household and classroom.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014
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I highly recommend this book for parents, teachers, caregivers, and pretty much all tinkerers! Rachelle shares from her expertise as an arts educator and a mom in a way that is just so inviting, friendly, and approachable, much like her blog. Because I am an art therapist and a mom who values open-ended art and exploration, I most appreciate the overall child-centered approach, fail-forward mindset, and curiosity-driven tone Rachelle puts forth in the Tinkerlab book. And as a very visual person, I adore the beauty found in every single detail and page of this book. Top of my list for gifts to give this year, for sure!
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Suzanne Hagen
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014
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Great resource and fun easy ideas for preschoolers!
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CH47
5.0 out of 5 stars I love art and my children love arts/crafts activities
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015
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I bought this along with two similar books. I love art and my children love arts/crafts activities. What drew me to the book was the marble run idea on the cover as I was trying to make a similar one for my 4 year old twin girls. But I ended up getting far more out of it. It's not just a 'project' book, but it has a lot of inspiration on how to invite your children to be curious and creative. The title 'tinker' is a great word and that's really what we do in my house. We tinker, explore and usually make a big mess :) This book really helps inspire what can be done with creative ideas for projects. I also like that it discusses making a place for creativity and that adults should pursue their creative journey as well, as it's very inspiring for children to see adults do this. Personally, I feel that doing so helps children see that you can still be creative and have fun as an adult - you don't have to be stuffy/serious and work all the time. ha! I would highly recommend the book!
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Erika Beers
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
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A thoughtful, inspiring work that delivers so much more than it promises. After reading it, I felt motivated to reconsider how we were handling play in our house. Instead of forcing our daughter's toys into our world, we've decided to create a tinkering space that is a central element to our home, not a play space that is an after thought - and I especially enjoyed the discussion about having such a space in a small home. The book offers specific guidance regarding tools to introduce to your child and ways to organize them. It comes with a healthy dose of wisdom, including the advice to embrace a mess - something many parents, myself included, struggle with.

The experiments are delightful, but it was the philosophy that impacted me the most - we have begun using the experiments in the book as a jumping off point, but I know it will lead down a path where my children and I will jointly discover new ways of tinkering and experimenting together.

I'm the mother of a 2.5 year old and a 4 month old.
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Jill Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Tinkerer for Life!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
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Such a great book, it inspired me to leave my first Amazon review! Love that this art book focuses on the set up, invitation and process of art versus the final perfect creation. A great resource for any parent looking to bring creativity and exploration into their child's life. I found the work and projects to be as fun for me as for my daughter, and have enjoyed setting up our art space to be more useful and readily available. My daughter is nearly 3 years old, and has responded well to each project we have done. We have found the tips to be useful in scouting for new materials (leaves and pine cones to stamp with, rocks to paint, cotton swabs to paint with) - a true tinkerlab we have created! I am so happy to have found an easy to use guide to pass my creative curiosity along to my daughter in such an easy to use and inspirational package!

I am buying in bulk for all of my mom friends!
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Tori D.
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to keep for years
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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I borrowed this book from my local library and as soon as I was done reading it, I ordered it from Amazon. There are plenty of great ideas and activities to do with toddlers and young children. I'd say 10 years and younger would be interested. The layout is good and descriptions detailed, yet not overly wordy. Each activity is complete with a picture or two. I wanted to buy this book to have on my shelf for reference, and also so my kids can look through it to pick something to do. So far, "cloud dough" has been the favorite (flour and vegetable oil)
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INDIRA RAMIREZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on March 10, 2019
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JayNine
5.0 out of 5 stars TinkerLab.com A SUPERB buy for Expecting Parents!
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2017
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PURCHASE EARLY, ISE IMMEDIATELY, does NOT matter what age! Children should be introduced to the activities in this book starting from as soon as they can hold theirnfirst PENCIL! This book is about sooooo much more than just kids activities. Rachelle helps Moms & parents get through difficulties of mess making, letting go of your perfectionist: IN FACT, Rachelle has a SALE on her latest Children's/Parents Art Course RIGHT NOW until APRIL 19th ONLY, you should heck it out on her site: TINKERLAB.com easy as pie! GREAT BUY FOR EXPECTING MOMS EVEN!!! Get these little geniuses working from the get go!
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MemyselfandI
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, inspiring book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2016
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I love this book! It's full of ideas for creative experiments for children from art and craft, diy, to science and cooking. I love how open-ended each project is, allowing children to make their own discoveries. I set up a craft corner for my 2.5 year old daughter after reading the Tinkerlab blog and she still uses it every day now she is 3.5. Previously I used to get out her art stuff only now and then and set her up at the dining tabld but this lets her scribble and tinker whenever she likes with minimum supervision required. The book is beautifully presented, definitely a keeper.
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Alessio Scaboro
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Italy on August 29, 2015
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Very useful book to do activities with children, explanations simple and immediate. Experiment can range from simple to more complicated, suitable for both girls and boys.
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Delta November
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on April 16, 2015
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A good book to help parents who want to help their children play useful, interesting, and fun activities.
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