TinkerLab: A Hands on Guide for Little Inventors by Rachelle Doorley is a beautifully photographed and curated set of experiments for the toddler to 2nd grade set.  While her main focus is art prompts and experiments, she has sections on construction, Maker explorations, take apart sessions, chemistry, and more.

This summer I transitioned from a full-time classroom teacher to a full-time stay-at-home-dad for two young boys.  Rachelle’s book has given me tons of inspiration and insight into the playful mind of very young children.  She walks through the process for setting up an art space, with tool & material recommendations.  She also spends a lot of time and space discussing the teaching philosophy behind arts education and why its important.  Her habits of mind and interviews with experts are fantastic distillations of the Maker ethos.

Take a Further Look at www.Tinkerlab.com.

Try Out These Activities:

Make Your Own Paint

Hanging Structures

Spin Art

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