Author : Derba Wise
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 38,20 MB
Release : 2003-11-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780071422468
450 indoor and outdoor games for pre-school to middle-school-age kids arranged by age group.
Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 31,43 MB
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9350574071
Children are the future of any nation, as we all know. They have a very sensitive mind and a brilliant IQ, right from their birth. The only thing is to develop their minds by exercising their brains on a regular basis in a systematic manner and Activity Books are a great help in doing this. The sole aim of this book, Children's Big Book of Activities is to arouse the reading interest in kids between the age group of 3 to 7 years and attract them to go through the colourful pages and pictures of the book. While turning these attractive pages, they will come across amazing mazes, brain-teasing puzzles, interesting word searches, dot to dot drawing and colouring, finding the hidden elements, locating the difference, and many more interesting exercises which will certainly be an entertaining and a good learning exercise for them.The above mentioned brain-teasers and puzzles will not only help in sharpening the mental abilities of the tiny-tots, but also prepare them thoroughly for the higher classes in school.So go ahead, dear moms and dads, you'll find that the book is ideal for your little darlings!
Author : Lindsey Joiner
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0857004476
For difficult or challenging children and teenagers in therapeutic or school settings, creative activities can be an excellent way of increasing enjoyment and boosting motivation, making the sessions more rewarding and successful for everyone involved. This resource provides over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers aged 5+. Employing a variety of expressive arts including art, music, stories, poetry and film, the activities are designed to teach social skills development, anger control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills. Also included are character education activities and ideas for conducting therapeutic day camps, including sample schedules and handouts. The activities can be used in many different settings with all ages, are flexible, and can be adapted for use with individuals or groups. Brimming with imaginative ideas, this resource will be invaluable to anyone working with children and teenagers, including school counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists and teachers.
Author : Lindsey Joiner
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,61 MB
Release : 2015-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 1784501964
Following on from The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens, this book provides EVEN MORE imaginative and fun activity ideas, lessons, and projects for use with difficult and challenging children and teens aged 5+. From ice breakers and group starters to bibliotherapy and monthly character education activities, there are over 90 ideas designed to unleash the creativity of children and teens, and teach social skills, strategies to control anger and anxiety, conflict resolution, positive thinking skills, and more. They make use of art, scientific experiments, expressive arts and books, and many come with photocopiable handouts. The activities can be used in a variety of settings, and they are adaptable for use with both individuals and groups. This is a practical resource bursting with ideas, and it will be invaluable for anyone working with children and teens, including school counselors, teachers, social workers, youth workers, arts therapists, and psychologists.
Author : Gavin Reid
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1784507253
Packed with fun, creative and multi-sensory activities, this resource will help children and teenagers with dyslexia become successful learners across the curriculum. The authors provide over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative activities and ideas to unlock the learning of children and teenagers with dyslexia in creative ways. The book is split into parts addressing literacy, numeracy, learning and cross curricular subjects. With fun activities like 'Spelling Ping-Pong' and 'Class Got Talent', it focuses on key skills such as listening, memory, spelling, writing and key board skills. Each activity includes a 'red herring' that will keep dyslexic children and teenagers entertained, extending them in interesting ways that will appeal to those who think outside of the box. Brimming with imaginative ideas, The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities is an essential toolkit for any teacher or parent working with children and young people with dyslexia.
Author : Holly Homer
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 19,19 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1645673251
500 Easy, Creative and Fun Activities That You and Your Family Will Love Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, conducting backyard science experiments or playing Family Four Square, there are super fun activities for children aged 3 to 12. This incredible compilation of bestselling kids’ activities books is perfect for parents, grandparents and babysitters looking for new ways to entertain kids for hours on end. Not only are there great group games and crafts, but there are also dozens of learning games to help kids brush up on reading, writing and math in a fun and engaging way. With outdoor and indoor activities plus tips for adjusting each one according to your child’s age, you’ll have an almost never-ending supply of activities that will keep your children laughing and learning—no television needed.
Author : Highlights
Publisher : Highlights Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 16,61 MB
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1639621482
From the creators of Highlights, the #1 most-read children’s magazine in the country, and of the best-selling book The Highlights Book of Things to Do comes the ultimate collection of over 200 screen-free activities for kids ages 3–6. Kids and their grown-ups can use everyday household items to make lasting memories while they beat boredom, get the wiggles out, read, wind down, and more. Developed by early childhood experts, this book includes fan-favorite screen-free games, crafts, recipes, puzzles, stories, songs, and more inspired by the hugely popular High Five magazine, which reaches over 800,000 households. Kids and their grown-ups will experience fun adventures with activities like Spy Escape, Tape Games, Can You Make It Tall?, How Do Vegetables Grow?, and Animal Boogie. FUN IDEAS FROM A BELOVED BRAND: Highlights is the most-read children's magazine in the U.S., and the brand has over 80% recognition. Parents and teachers trust the quality and expertise of products from Highlights. ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY MOMENT: Whether looking for a boredom buster, a trick to get the wiggles out, or something to calm kids for a nap, grown-ups can find the perfect screen-free activity for different moments throughout a child’s day. HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER: With 288 pages of screen-free activities divided into 12 handy chapters, this book offers hours of low-mess entertainment. Kids will be begging to do the activities over and over again. Grown-ups will love the inviting questions designed to spur thinking and conversation. Everyone will cherish creating core memories of time spent together. MESS ALERT! This book is super easy for grown-ups to use with kids, and it even includes a helpful "Mess Alert" callout that gives parents a helpful heads-up for projects that might require some cleanup. QUIET TIME ACTIVITIES: In addition to chapters devoted to movement, song, and humor, there are also chapters that acknowledge the importance of downtime for young kids. Puzzles, stories, and other quiet-time activities that don’t require writing give kids opportunities to wind down.
Author : Karen C. Anderson
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 29,31 MB
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780894806575
Presents over 125 games, including picture puzzles, scrambled comics, riddle searches, logic defiers, memory contests, connect-the-dots, out-of-orders, mazes, crisscrosses, and rebuses.
Author : Robin Works Davis
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 33,38 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780810836211
Enlarged Texts, or Big Books, allow groups of children to see and respond to the printed page and pictures of a story as they would during a one-on-one lap reading with an adult. The Big Books in this bibliography were selected based on appeal to the listed age group, usefulness for group sharing, quality of construction, and success of translation from small to large format. This reference explores: -- The shared reading experience -- Failure and successes of enlarging text and illustrations -- Practicalities of purchasing and using Big Books -- Ideas for activities using Big Books -- Patterns for suggested activities -- Sources for Big Books and a bibliography of selected Big Books
Author : Rosalie Franzese
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2002-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780439222440
Lessons, strategies, management tips, and organizational techniques to help you lead your young learners to reading sucess, while maintaining the sense of joy and playfulness that are the hallmarks of kindergartners everywhere.
