Here’s a snapshot of my two books, TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors and Creative Adventures in Cursive.
Creative Adventures in Cursive (Rockport, 2018). Writing is cooler in cursive, and Creative Adventures in Cursive gives kids ideas for practicing 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. Practicing cursive carries similar benefits when drawing; once you learn the basic shapes, you can play with it by creating your own personal style.
In Creative Adventures in Cursive, noted author Rachelle Doorley, the creative force behind Tinkerlab, shows twenty-two fun and colorful 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 — writing in script with everything, including fabric markers, pastry tubes, string and yarn, and of course brushes, pens, and crayons.
TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors (Roost Books, 2014), is a book for families and educators who care about raising creative thinkers. The reviews are glorious and humbling, and I’m delighted that the TinkerLab book is moving into the hearts and minds of so many parents, educators, grandparents, caregivers, and makers. TinkerLab has also been the #1 Best Seller in Crafts for Kids on Amazon (affiliate). Woo-hoo!
To find TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors, start here…
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You might enjoy reading some of the reviews from our online Book Tour.
Take a Peek Inside the TinkerLab Book
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Praise For TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors…
“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 and Camp Out: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide
“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
More Praise for TinkerLab.
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Upload your photo to Instagram and tag it with #tinkerlabbook and tag me at @tinkerlab AND add the hashtag #tinkerlabbook, and I’ll do my best to add your image to future roundups of photos.
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We are sooooo excited about today’s post… Our very own @tinkerlab book! Can’t wait to get stuck in! — Maggy Woodley of Red Ted Art via Instagram
Where I’m getting my inspiration today… (Tinkerlab by Rachelle Doorley of @tinkerlab ) Love this book! — Jean Van’t Hul of The Artful Parent via Instagram
Look what just arrived! The brand new book from @tinkerlab YAY!!! —Alissa Marquess on Instagram
Oh @tinkerlab So So beautiful. Cannot wait to dig in on this bit of happy mail!!! #tinkerlabbook — Tiffany Dahle via Instagram
November 2014
October 2014
Loving these “Ten Tinkerlab Habits of Mind” from @tinkerlab and her new book… Plus she has great ideas for setting up a space for tinkering and creating! — Jean Van’t Hul, The Artful Parent
Thrilled to get my hands on Tinkerlab’s book! A great resource for encouraging creativity in children. Melissa Jordan, The Chocolate Muffin Tree
@tinkerlab rachelle!!!!!! it’s here! congrats, my friend! i cannot wait to sit and appreciate your brilliance on each page! Jen Berlingo, Art Therapist
Oh my goodness! @tinkerlab Rachelle, this is gorgeous! I cannot wait to dive into this with the kids. Kara Fleck, SimpleKids.net
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