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