Activities category: 1938 books
by Chantal Owens
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
There is something great about A-list living and Friends and Family, the fifteenth book of a twenty-one book series (The Insiders' Lifestyle Guides), is a vital step to achieving such an extraordinary life. An affluent person's pleasures and self-satisfaction have more to do with their families, friends,...
Making Kid Time Count For Ages 0-3
The Attentive Parent Advantage
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
How can you make sure that your child gets what he or she needs in those critical first few years of life? For parents looking for gentle guidance—user friendly ideas for maximizing their child’s development, tips for developing a strong parent-child relationship, and ways to ensure strong cognitive,...
by Mike Link
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2016
Discover unique attractions around the Great Lake State! Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. No more information overload! Sections are divided by themes like waterfalls, lighthouses and fun days, so you can decide what to do and then...
by O'Meara, Michael
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
The Family Book is a cornucopia of entertaining activities that everyone can enjoy, packed with illustrations and diagrams. Presented as a grabbag of ideas and suggestions, it touches on all the different occasions when families can spend time together: weekday evenings, summer holidays, birthdays...
Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
A selection of America's premier rail-trails
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2016
All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. In 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary rail-trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in...
The Stick Book
Loads of things you can make or do with a stick
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
‘ A beautiful and inspiring book, bursting with practical suggestions which will appeal to every child’ s imagination. Reading it, I wanted to rush out to my nearest wood immediately!’ Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo
The stick is a universal toy. Totally natural, all-purpose,...
The Art of Stone Skipping and Other Fun Old-Time Games
Stoopball, Jacks, String Games, Coin Flipping, Line Baseball, Jump Rope, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
It’s an old-time playtime—nothing electronic, just games that have stood the test of time! They help children build skills like hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and simply learning how to be a good team player and work well with others. But most of all, they’re lots of fun. This collection...
The Kindness Curriculum
Stop Bullying Before It Starts
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
Bullying is a widespread and concerning issue that affects children of all ages. Focusing on character education in the early years, this resource aims to prevent bullying before it starts. Educators can use this comprehensive framework and developmentally appropriate activities to teach young children...
The Art of Roughhousing
Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Everywhere you look, physical play—what some might call “roughhousing”—is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonder children retreat to “virtual horseplay” via video games?
But...
The Ooey Gooey® Handbook
Identifying and Creating Child-Centered Environments
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2015
Lisa Murphy and her company, Ooey Gooey, Inc., are well-known across the early childhood field. Lisa is on the road about 300 days a year doing workshops and conferences both domestically and internationally—and she can pack auditoriums built to hold 5,000. She is an excellent promoter of her books.
The...
The Good Father
On Men, Masculinity, and Life in the Family
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Fathering is one of the most basic and profound human activities. Yet in addition to its many joys, fatherhood is often freighted with longing, sadness, anger, and misunderstanding. Most of us, men and women alike, are acutely aware of how difficult it is to father well, year after year, until, and...
UNBORED Games
Serious Fun for Everyone
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
UNBORED Games has all the smarts, creativity, and DIY spirit of the original UNBORED (“It's a book! It's a guide! It's a way of life!” -Los Angeles Magazine), but with a laser-like focus on the activities we do for pure fun: to while away a rainy day, to test our skills and stretch our imaginations-games....
Go Wild!
101 Things To Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2014
'Utterly joyful… and full of fun', said The Countryman of Nature's Playground. Following that book's success the authors have written a second book that encourages children to enjoy and learn from the natural world through fun - this time for slightly older children.
Go Wild describes a range...
Boost Your Child's Fitness
Fitness, healthy eating, and non-judgemental weight loss: a guide to helping your child stay active and healthy
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2010
Teach Yourself - the world's leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout...