Books in Belair - A World of Display series

Material Pleasures contains many inspiring techniques using fabric: dyeing, printing, weaving, collage, creative stitching, three-dimensional work, cards, book covers and mixed media, bookmarks and patterned fabrics as background for collage work. It also provides ideas for linking the fabric craft to topic work and seasonal events and takes inspiration from other cultures. 93 ideas include: egg mobiles, marbled curtains (for a toy theatre), woven pictures, cards, a raindrop mobile, beanbags, a jungle collage, Christmas stocking, firework pictures and batik.

Creative History contains a range of ideas for developing children's understanding of ancient civilizations through creative art and display. The activities encourage the exploration of beliefs and legends, ceremonies and rituals, clothing and jewellery, transport, food and lifestyles. Topics include Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Vikings. / Practical starting points to engage the whole class. / Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities and displays. / Clear and informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. / Resource lists and step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning.

Hands on Display provides inspirational ideas for interactive displays across the curriculum; language and maths games, a wall dictionary, science experiments and miniature gardens. It's full of ideas for organising information including rotas, a map board, date and weather board, niches and dioramas along with activities for teaching manipulative skills. On top of this you will find ideas for producing containers, island displays and simple theatres with recommendations for organising role play areas and workstations.