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challenging
The majority of this book is full of puzzles that you can do with toothpicks...take four toothpicks and make a square then move two of them to make something else.The last part of the book has word/logic problems like the man with the boat trying to move the goat, the cabbage and the wolf to the other side.(Of course the problem is the goat will eat the cabbage, and the wolf will eat the goat, so how will he do it?!?)The first part is good for spacial reasoning--getting kids to recognize and find alternative ways of looking at the problem.It will be a good book for younger kids, but it's also something you can do with older kids because it's the challenge that catches their attention.I've even pulled in logical-thinking should-be-doing-something-else adults for quite some time with these puzzles!

It is very boring
It didn't help my child at all.She is dumber now than when she started out.She learned more from watching Seasame Street.You need to come up with interesting art that will actually get a lift out of people.-anna poulter ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Amusements    3. Child Development    4. China    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Games    7. Games/Puzzles    8. Logic & Brain Teasers    9. Puzzles    10. Family & Relationships / Child Development    11. Intelligence    12. Puzzles & quizzes   

Subjects:  1. Interpersonal communication in infants    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Parenting - General    4. Language Acquisition    5. Activities    6. Family & Relationships / Parenting    7. Communication    8. Nonverbal communication in infants    9. Infant Care    10. Family & Relationships    11. Child Care/Parenting    12. Sign Language   

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Excellent resource of games, plus much more!
The subtitle for this book is "How games and sport help children develop."But I find it's much more than this!It is also a unique resource of tried and tested games for all ages levels.The introduction deals with tips for presenting games to children, how to cope with difficulties (such as bullying) and equipment.The bulk of the book is broken into three parts for different age ranges (3-7 year olds, 7-12 year olds and teenagers). Then the three sections are further broken down into game type: music, movement, beanbag games, water games, skipping games, playground games and so much more!Although this book is part of the Rudolf Steiner Education Series and written especially to address Waldorf schooling, it would be a valuable guide for every teacher, movement specialist and parent.I've never seen a better book on this subject! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child Development    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. General    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Sports Psychology    8. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games    9. Indoor games    10. Interactive & activity books & packs   

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all out fun with the american carioke
bought this book because my grandchildren and I enjoy singing together.we weren't in a car; we were in my house.we sang all of the songs and had a rollicking good time. it was all very jolly; buy it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Games    5. Games for travelers    6. Songbooks - General    7. Songs, English    8. Texts    9. Travel Games    10. United States    11. Activity packs    12. Family & Relationships / Activities    13. Musical scores, lyrics & songbooks   

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activities, crafts, snacks, and more
This book contains a number of ideas for children aged 3 and up. There are over 20 ideas orgaqnized for each mounth. A must have book for childcare workers and those with children.

excellent for any one running a playgroup or Day care
The book is set up by the month. so the activity are corasponding with the seasons. all kinds different activities that are user friendly. use items from your own home. back to the basics. arts and crafts,cooking,dramaticplay , games, music,physicalexercise,science,storytelling,trips,woodworking and holidays...a musthave!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Creative activities    4. Creative activities and seat w    5. Creative activities and seat work    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Parenting - Child Rearing    9. Play    10. Play groups    11. Education / Preschool & Kindergarten   

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Great Resource for Activities
I'd rate this book a high four or a low five. The reason being that the illustrations in this book are big and cluttery and sometimes the fonts used are big and cluttery. I find I have a hard time reading the directions for the activity because my eye is roving around the page so much. Maybe others don't have this problem? Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Amusements    3. Creative activities and seat work    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. General    8. Juvenile literature    9. Magic shows    10. Reference   

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Please Stop
Someone please stop this woman from mass-producing such rubbish. All of her books are a waste of trees. It's not so much that she is a former Playboy bunny and stripper, it's that without any degree or training in child development, or any related field, she has no intelligent basis for her "advice." She needs to take a simple parenting class and go from there.

I am glad to have this book
This year I have attended so many kids parties with my 3 1/2 year old, and now its my turn. I am so glad to have this book as a guideline. I have seen parents throw parties where the guests arrive and everyone is just sitting around, there is no plan. They put some food out on a table for people to nibble on and the kids just run around. No structure, no plan, no fun party. Maybe I live in another world, but I found the girlfriends guide a great guide to avoiding having a dull gathering for a kids special day. Weather Lovine wrote it or not, the book is a valuable tool and I will be sharing it with all the mothers I know....especially the ones who have been throwing those dull parties.

Works for Me
I was really appreciative to find this book, because it offers a lot of concrete, practical advice and ideas for party and playdate planning.My favorite section outlines several sample party ideas, including the invitations, warm-Up/icebreaker activity, cake, food, party favors, main activities, and send-off ideas for several theme parties for kids of different ages. The party ideas aren't out of control, either--they don't expect you to spend several weeks with your glue gun (or several weeksof paychecks), although you could amp up these ideas if you were so inclined.
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Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Children's parties    3. Entertaining - Party Planning    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. General    8. Parenting - General    9. Family & Relationships / General   

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A Favorite!!
Used this with all 3 kids, LOVED it!!So many wonderful ideas, and also sections to fill out what your baby/toddler is doing or enjoying at that time of life.I love flipping back through it and it just brings back some wonderful memories. : )
Didn't work for me
I don't feel that I'm that creative of a person, so I thought this book would be helpful.I didn't find it full of suggestions for games; a better title might be "what to do with your life each month."The book had sections recommending that I buy a new outfit, tweeze my brows or other suggestions for mothers (inspirational, but not what I bought the book for).It also recommends chocolate pudding, peanut butter and other allergy/choking hazards for games with 6-9 month olds.IMHO the book wasn't helpful: it wasn't aimed at games, it was an oddly written "what to expect the first year."

A million ideas
I love this book.It is separated into each month of your child's first 24 months and has creative ideas for play (and the best part is that you don't have to buy things; the ideas use items you usually already have in the home); short recipes (e.g. make your own baby wipes); developmental information; mom time ideas; poems or short songs.I am not a creative mom, so this book is wonderful.It gives me easy ideas each month.For example, the book recommends saving holiday card fronts that you can put together as a picture book for your baby to explore.What easy, inexpexensive ideas!I highly recommend this.The only slightly negative comment I have is that there is no index, so sometimes it's hard to remember where I saw some of the great ideas and I have to look page by page. But it's worth it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Child Development And Rearing    4. Creative activities and seat w    5. Creative activities and seat work    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Infants    8. Infants & Toddlers - Infants    9. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/Infants    10. Miscellanea    11. Play   

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Show How Books Can Help Children through Major Life Issues
A book "to show parents, teachers, and counselors how to develop stories to help guidechildren through new or troublesome events." This book, to be read by the parent, a teacher or counselor willbe extremely helpful for children of various ages in allowing books - thereading or writing - to work throughvarious life issues such as divorceand adoption. An excellent form of therapy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Authorship    3. Bibliotherapy    4. Bibliotherapy for children    5. Child Development    6. Child psychology    7. Children's stories    8. Clinical Child Psychology    9. Family & Relationships    10. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    11. Family/Marriage    12. Parenting    13. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    14. Child care & upbringing    15. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    16. Study guides, home study & revision notes    17. Teaching of a specific subject   

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Fun while you travel
This book is a great solution to the travel boredom blues. It is full of each word games and math games and learning games all that can be played while sitting in a car on a trip. It goes beyond the normal abc games of finding the abc's on signs or on car licence plates. It provides activities, gamaes, topics for discussion that children of all ages will enjoy.

Great antidote to "Are we there yet???!!!"
Do you dread hearing those words, "Are we there yet???" from the kids in the back seat? This book will turn your ride into a fun-filled journey, with enjoyable and educational activities tokeep childrenoccupied during carpools, day trips, and long vacations. Having had itroad-tested by my favorite, antsy eight-year-old, Sarah Ross -- who lovedit -- I can heartily recommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Automobile travel    3. Child Care/Parenting    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family recreation    6. Games for travelers    7. General    8. Parenting - General    9. Travel - General    10. Travel Games    11. Hobbies, quizzes & games    12. Interactive & activity books & packs   

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Cooking & Food    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Methods - Outdoor   

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Mostly geared towards working moms
There were some helpful worksheets and ideas, however, over all it is geared toward the working mom. Also if you homeschool - most of the ideas don't fit but some could be modified.

Make the Most of Summer
Sure kids need some time to relax over the summer but quickly become bored.What's a busy parent to do ?
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Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Activity programs    3. Day care centers    4. Development    5. Education    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Family day care    8. Infants    9. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/Infants    10. Teaching Methods & Materials - General   

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Hmm - not that great!
I was really excited about this book because of the other positive reviews, but was not very impressed.A lot of them require money and resources not everyone has (if you live in Phoenix it is hard to build snowmen!).Also, depending on your own personal values of what is important in life, several of these won't matter for you.

An excellent resource!
This is an excellent resource for kids, parents, and teachers.My kids and I loved it!

A "must have" for all parents and parents-to-be
Alecia has captured the true meaning of childhood, putting together a comprehensive collection of activities that will captivate children and take their parents back to their own carefree days.A "must have" addition to the library of parents and parents-to-be! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Creative activities    3. Creative activities and seat w    4. Creative activities and seat work    5. Experiential learning    6. Family & Relationships    7. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    8. Family/Marriage    9. Life Stages - School Age    10. Outdoor recreation for childre    11. Parenting - General    12. Play    13. Advice on parenting   

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Highly recommended!
Jane Bartlett does a remarkable job of presenting spiritual ideas in a practical and approachable style that would meet the needs of families with a wide variety of lifestyles. Focused meditation and stillness are important skills with many benefits for adults and children, as Bartlett points out, but finding a connection with our spiritual nature in activity is just as vital. Chapters on play, body awareness, toys and pets address real family life.Parents looking for ways to nuture the spiritual side of life within their family's daily activities will find a wealth of ideas here. Jane Bartlett's obvious respect for traditional religious practices as well as spiritual expression outside religious dogma includes a broad spectrum of readers.A valuable resource. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Conduct of life    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Parenting    7. Parenting - General    8. Parents    9. Religious aspects    10. Spiritual    11. Spirituality    12. Family & Relationships / Parenting   

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Wonderful!
This book is a great tool to identify gender bias in any school!I've been substituting in my school district recently and with the tips I found in this book I found many examples of how girls are unconsciously mistreated.This book makes a great gift for parents, students, teachers, and anyone interested in education!

Excellent examples on how to address and avoid gender bias
This book presents the issue of gender bias in a very readable manner.I highly recommend this small, easy to read text for any parent, teacher or individual who has any contact with children.Wonderful examples ofreframing available, good references and appendixes.Would make for a goodgift for teachers or coaches.Very thought provoking. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child rearing    3. Education    4. Education / Teaching    5. Educational Innovations    6. General    7. Identity (Psychology) in child    8. Parenting - General    9. Parents And Education    10. Sex role in children    11. Sexism    12. Education / General    13. Educational systems    14. Teaching skills & techniques   

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Grandmom's Summer Reading Club
It is an idea who's time has come. Grandparents can add so much to the lives of their grandchildren and for that matter, children everywhere. Grandmom's Summer Reading Club
It is an idea who's time has come. Grandparents can add so much to the lives of their grandchildren and for that matter, children everywhere. Grandmom's Summer Reading Club
Anyone can give this reading club idea a try and Elizabeth urges that more than grandmothers do so.Maybe granddad wants to make the book link. Maybe an aunt or uncle could invite nieces and nephews. If you mentor a child during the school year, this could be a summer connection. One of Elizabeth's friends opened the book club to her sister's grandchildren who had recently lost their own grandmother. The options are endless.Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Family/Marriage    5. Life Stages - School Age    6. Parenting - Grandparenting    7. Reading Skills    8. Family & Relationships / General   

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This Book is Great!
I really enjoyed this book on how to save money traveling. There are a lot of good creative & uncommon tips. My website www.couponcorner.net is also listed in this book as a good resource for saving money at restaurants.I was given a copy of this book by the author and I really liked it! ... Read more

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Good for General Opportunities
If you're looking for a big, generalized guide for viewing an assortment of summer opportunities for your child, this is the best guide available. However, I found "Early College Programs" to be a far superior guide for reviewing summer opportunities for my college-bound teen. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Camps    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Directories    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Personal & Practical Guides    7. Recreation    8. Reference    9. Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities    10. Teenagers    11. United States    12. Vacation schools    13. Active outdoor pursuits   

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***Boredom Buster!!!***
This book is filled to the brim with simple activities for learning as well as refining skills already learned.Most activities can be for one child to several children.Recommended for educators as well as parents!!!

Great Ideas for Toddler Teachers!
Toddlers Together is a great book for todd teachers new to the field and for the experienced ones too.Not only does the book have great activities that the children enjoy, it also lists the skills that the children aremastering. I recommend this book to everyone who works with Toddlers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Activity programs    3. Curricula    4. Early Childhood Education    5. Education    6. Education / Teaching    7. Education, Preschool    8. Preschool & Kindergarten    9. Family & Relationships / Child Care