Here
are 212 easy, enjoyable, and educationally sound ways to
delight children and at the same time stimulate them in
many areas of normal healthy growth. The activities are
appropriate up to and beyond the time when children
first begin formal schooling. They can be used with
individual children or with groups, at home or in
educational or child care settings. Busy families will
enjoy combining many of the activities with regular
family routines such as preparing meals, shopping for
groceries, sorting laundry, getting dressed, taking a
walk, and caring for pets. Helping children learn
through discovery, using activities that tie into a
child’s natural curiosity and joy of learning is the
primary focus of the book.
Each
chapter opens with an introduction explaining the
educational and developmental goals of the activities,
followed by activity descriptions that specify any
materials needed and provide simple “how-to”
instructions. Suggested variations are included for many
activities.
Drawing on readily available materials and resources,
nearly all activities can be
done in a child’s home, school or immediate
neighborhood. Some of the activities may seem familiar,
while others offer a new experience for the adult as
well as the child.
Each activity has been carefully chosen for
developmental appropriateness, with
new and old concepts constantly reinforced and related
activities identified.
Here
are 212 easy, enjoyable, and educationally sound ways to
delight children and at the same time stimulate them in
many areas of normal healthy growth. The activities are
appropriate up to and beyond the time when children
first begin formal schooling. They can be used with
individual children or with groups, at home or in
educational or child care settings. Busy families will
enjoy combining many of the activities with regular
family routines such as preparing meals, shopping for
groceries, sorting laundry, getting dressed, taking a
walk, and caring for pets. Helping children learn
through discovery, using activities that tie into a
child’s natural curiosity and joy of learning is the
primary focus of the book. 
