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With 365 creative games and activities to occupy 3-6 year olds each day of the year, this paperback book by Trish Kuffner emphasizes using things found around the home. Here are just a few examples of the "how to's" provided:

  • Save money by making your own paints, play dough, clays, glue, paste and other supplies. 
  • Prevent boredom with ideas for creative indoor play like newspaper gold, magnet magic, the listening game, red light/green light and hand puppets. 
  • Help children learn to have fun in the kitchen with creative recipes.
  • Teach practical skills like setting the table, putting away dining ware, sorting socks, sewing practice, and carpentry (hammering golf tees into Styrofoam, with a toy hammer).
  • Introduce your child to numbers and counting with related activities.
  • Get your child started with music and rhythm by making their own instruments.
  • Introduce children to nature with outdoor adventures.
  • Celebrate holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities.
  • Keep children occupied on car trips!

Age: 3-6 years