Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 32,27 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780806987774
Instructions for playing 800 games, including 50 board games, 34 dice games, 20 versions of dominos, 30 ways to play marbles and jacks, plus party games, races, and music games.
Author : Oliver Ho
Publisher : Puzzlewright
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,73 MB
Release : 2024-09-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781454953753
Pick a card game--any card game! Everyone loves to play cards, and this ultimate collection has all the fun favorites (including rummy, spades, war, old maid, go fish, snip snap snorem, and hearts), plus some similar but less widely known games that families will love exploring. There are over 50 games in all, organized by type and difficulty, complete with instructions, rules, strategies, color illustrations, and a brief note on each game's origins. This is an active backlist title and will be refreshed with a new cover and interior design, as well as the Puzzlewright branding.
Author : WorkAtHome
Publisher : Aldo Press
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 46,48 MB
Release :
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN :
Utilize your brainy deductive skills to work out which suspicious character killed Mr. Body and how and where the murder was perpetrated
Author : Ace McCloud
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 26,27 MB
Release : 2014-12-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781505418767
Great Games For Family, Friends, Children & Yourself! Get More FUN In Your Life! In this book you will discover an incredible variety of games that will bring hours upon hours of joy into your life & those you care about! People have been playing games to keep themselves entertained for centuries. While many people think that game-playing is just for children, it is just as important for adults too, as it helps relieve stress and tension from everyday life. This book has exciting and fun games for all age groups and social circles. Get ready to enjoy some of the best games of all time as well as some new games that you can play with your children, family, friends and even by yourself. Life is so much more enjoyable when you actively incorporate enjoyable games into it! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Discover... A Variety Of Games That Anyone Can Play With Little Or No MoneyLots Of Games That Children Love! Games That Everyone In The Family Will EnjoyGames That Are Great To Play With FriendsGames That You Can Play On Your OwnHow To Stimulate Your Creativity & Social Skills With GamesSome of the Best Classic Games Of All TimeMuch, much more! What are you waiting for? If you are still reading this you are obviously motivated to get all the benefits this book has to offer. Stop thinking and take ACTION. Get Your Copy Right Now!"
Author : Cynthia Copeland
Publisher :
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,14 MB
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1646434323
From New York Times best-selling parenting book author Cynthia Copeland comes the third edition of Family Fun Night, featuring over a year's worth of great ideas that foster family togetherness. More than ever, family time faces stiff competition from other activities: video games, iPhone apps, texting, and social media. Family Fun Night: The Third Edition offers the antidote: tips and advice for establishing weekly family time, as well as hundreds of specific ideas for spending quality time together, with an emphasis on "unplugged" activities. This fun and comprehensive book features ways to interest teens (let each one invite a friend or allow them to play their music in the background on game night), how to contend with a large age range (form teams or play games of chance rather than skill), and ways to manage competitiveness among siblings (play cooperative games or ones where players change teams throughout). From clever twists on timeless classics to brand new games your family will love, this book offers something for every family, during every month of the year. Interested in family-friendly card games? Want suggestions for outdoor family games? Need ideas for a digital detox family weekend? Looking for ideas for last-minute game nights or for game nights that cost under $10.00? It’s all covered in this reader-friendly guide, along with ideas for snacks and meals that complement each family night theme, complete with charming illustrations! Inside you’ll find: - Ideas for last-minute family nights - Recipes for easy, kid-friendly meals and snacks - Multi-generational activities for the whole gang - Charitable ideas for giving back together - Games and activities for shoestring budgets Whether you use this book to brainstorm ideas for your own unique night or follow each game night to the last detail, you will find that family playtime creates wonderful memories that will last forever.
Author : Cynthia L. Copeland
Publisher : Cider Mill Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 30,67 MB
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1604336110
From New York Times bestselling parenting book author Cynthia Copeland comes a fully updated edition of FAMILY FUN NIGHT, featuring a year's worth of great ideas that foster family togetherness! More than ever, family time faces stiff competition from other activities that appeal to kids: video games and iPhone apps, texting, and social media. FAMILY FUN NIGHT offers the antidote: Tips and advice for establishing weekly family time, as well as hundreds of specific ideas for spending quality time together, with an emphasis on "unplugged" activities. This fun and comprehensive book features ways to interest teens (let each one invite a friend or allow them to play their music in the background on game night), to contend with a large age range (form teams or play games of chance rather than skill), and to manage competitiveness among siblings (play cooperative games or ones where players change teams throughout). From clever twists on timeless classics to brand new games your family will love, this book offers something for every family, during every month of the year. Interested in family-friendly card games? Suggestions for outdoor family games? Need ideas for a Digital Detox family weekend? Or ideas for last-minute game nights or for game nights that cost less than $10? It’s all covered in this reader-friendly guide, along with ideas for snacks and meals that complement each family night theme, complete with charming illustrations! Whether family members use the book to brainstorm ideas for their own unique night or follow each game night to the last detail, they will find that family playtime creates wonderful memories that will last forever.
Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1928198198
AWESOME boredom busting play ideas—from creative crafts to zany new travel games! From mind-boggling science experiments to tricky challenges that will give your kids a case of the giggles. Written by New York Times bestselling author (and mom) Jean Oram. Beat the boredom blues with over 1,000 play ideas suitable for three-year-olds to eleven-year olds. There's something for everyone in this tried and tested book from NY Times bestselling author (and mom!), Jean Oram. "A lifesaver for parents and educators." --Kenneth, reader. Make it easy to say “no” to more screen time and “yes” to more play time with activities that will delight your children. Want to be the new favorite in the family? Check out some of the fun to be had with this one-of-a-kind book, 1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas: + 101 tricky, goofy challenges for kids + 36 Travel games PLUS 24 more games that can be played in the car + Arts and crafts (and holiday crafts, too) + Outside play ideas + Mad scientist safe & easy experiments--including Flubber! + Birthday party games + Family day trip ideas + Homeschool and classroom games + And more play, play, play! Includes 26 BONUS activities for a grand total of 1,027 activities to keep your kids happy! Have your best sleepover, birthday party, road tip, babysitting experience, snowy day, or homeschool play time ever! Play time is MORE than just crafts. The brain learns by playing. Build smarter, happier, healthier children... start with 1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas, because your kids deserve it. Keywords: crafts, crafts for kids, free play ideas, free range kids, antidote for helicopter parents, games for kids, challenges for kids, play ideas, game rules, game ideas, classic games, classic outdoor games, teacher resources, camp counselor idea books, Easter crafts, birthday party games, Christmas crafts, Halloween crafts, outdoor play ideas, family fun ideas, playcation, staycation ideas, family game night, family time, daycare resources, playschool resources, kindergarten resources, child development, empathy development, confidence building in kids, books for babysitters, keep kids busy, keep kids busy book, screen free play ideas, screen-free, healthy children, healthy kids, raising kids, raising children, how to raise kids, over scheduled kids, over scheduled children, over-scheduled kids, childhood anxiety, outdoor games, outdoor play, active play ideas, quiet play ideas, reading games, math games, travel games, family travel games.
Author : Susan Magsamen
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 37,9 MB
Release : 2007-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402748226
Play is a basic human instinct—right up there with shelter, food, and water. Here are games for every developmental stage, along with stories from families who know how to plan family nights, get a game going, and lure reluctant players. Family activity: personalize a table runner for family night and get started with a “survival kit” (playing cards, dice, and multi-use game pieces).
Author : Joan Zimmerman
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1483321991
Group Activities for Families in Recovery offers therapists a wealth of activities designed to help families struggling with addiction address problem areas of functioning, and ultimately shift from dysfunctional patterns to healthy living. Written by expert practitioners in family-oriented substance abuse treatment programs, this text focuses on group therapy as a key component to treatment. Beginning with a brief overview of the issues involved in working from a systemic family therapy perspective of addiction, the text discusses practical guidelines for working with families in groups and how to best utilize the exercise in the book. The collection of 30 group activities are suitable for a variety of family-oriented substance abuse treatment groups. They are divided into seven sections covering the key issues of: 1. Family Structure 2. Family Identity 3. Sober Fun 4. Toward Health 5. Anger Management 6. Healthy Communication 7. Parenting The activities are varied and include topics presented through expressive arts (drawing, writing, acting), game-playing, problem solving, enactments, worksheets, and roleplaying. The activities can be used individually, incorporated into another program, or stand alone as a 16-week (or longer) program. They can also be adapted for use in groups where children or present, or for adult-family groups.
Author : Lynn Van Gorp
Publisher : Shell Education
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 33,31 MB
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781425804749
Collects websites that are family friendly and may be useful for homework, with suggestions regarding navigation and possibly useful tools.
