Totline 1001 Rhymes & Fingerplays Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is just what I needed as a brand-new children's librarian! It contains songs and rhymes for all kinds of subjects under the sun. Best of all, it's very well indexed. Use it to plan storytimes, teach parents to play with kids, and develop theme teaching units. A fantastic resource!

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Rhymes and poems for all reasons and seasons. Includes subject andfirst-line indexes.

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The Children's Busy Book Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm only in the middle of this book, but so far it's great! It's got some great ideas for kids 6-10. I have a 6 year old, so some of these activities are too old. But I know I have them to look forward to! I have 4 year old too, but I know that he can do many of the things with my 6 year old! The subtitle actually says "...6 to 10-Year-Old..." and not 7-9.

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This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for six to ten year olds using things found around the home, it shows parents and day-care providers how to: Prevent boredom during even the longest stretches of rainy-day weather with ideas for indoor play, kitchen activities, and arts and crafts projects. Stimulate a child's natural curiosity with entertaining counting and language games and motor-skill activities. Encourage a child's physical, mental, and emotional growth with ideas for fun music, food, water and outdoor play. Keep toddlers occupied during long and short car trips.

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Things to Do With Toddlers and Twos Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this gem at the library, now I'm going to buy a copy for myself! There are so many great ideas in here! I've read other books on the subject but haven't been very impressed. These ideas are practical, inexpensive, and clever. It includes recipes for things like playdough, and instructions for making your own affordable alternatives. Karen Miller had spent over twenty years in the business when this was written and it really shows in this wonderful, thoughtful book.

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The Best of Totline, Volume I Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of my favorite books. Even if I am not doing school my children love to pull this book out and do activities. I enjoy being able to find music art science math and language all in the same book that capture and work with imagination of the child.

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This handy resource presents a year's worth of art, music, ,movement, science, math, snacks, and much more! Divided into 12monthly sections.

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The Arts and Crafts Busy Book: 365 Art and Craft Activities to Keep Toddlers and Preschoolers Busy Review

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(More customer reviews)Full of simple arts and crafts for toddlers and preschool children "The Arts and Crafts Busy Book" is a great resource. In total there are 365 basic crafts grouped into 12 chapters. Some of the areas covered include coloring, painting, printmaking, modeling, sculpting, nature arts and crafts, educational arts and crafts, and holiday arts and crafts. Each craft is laid out in cookbook style listing all the materials required first and then the instructions for completing the craft. Easy, fun activities for preschool children, "The Arts and Crafts Busy Book" is highly recommended for anyone who deals with young children.

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The best-selling Busy Book author has created an all-new collection of 365 creative and educational art activities for children aged two to six years old. This book offers daily suggestions and ideas for creative pastimes as an alternative to using the TV as a baby-sitter. Drawing; Painting; Printmaking; Sculpting; Paper Crafts; Holiday Crafts; Activities within each chapter are organised by difficulty. The difficulty of each activity is indicated by crayon icons: 1 crayon for easy; 2 crayons for intermediate; 3 crayons for difficult.

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Arts & Crafts Busy Book : 365 Activities Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a first grade teacher for 12 years, so I really know arts and crafts books inside and out. This is an outstanding book. What sets this book apart from all of the other craft books out there is Trish's aversion to doing crafts with kids. She wrote that she just wasn't that into it. Therefore, she has written a book that has projects that require VERY little adult help, are easy, have little clean up, and best of all ~ they are really FUN for kids! I just open the book, read what is on the page, and set my 5 and 6 year old to work. For example, one day I opened the book and my kids found themselves at the kitchen table with mini marshmallows and toothpicks, building. Clean up for me: a few toothpicks on the floor. (and a week later sneaking it into the trash) They had a blast for the whole evening doing that. This is my favorite Arts and Crafts book. Really, her whole series is great, but I would start with this one. Happy Non Crafting!

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365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR This book contains 365 creative and educational arts and crafts projects for children ages two to six that provide a great alternative to using TV as a babysitter. It shows parents and daycare providers how to: --Stimulate creativity and self-expression with activities that encourage a child to explore his or her place in the world. --Create experiments with paint, glue, playdough, paper, and markers that focus a child's energy constructively. --Encourage the development of a child's concentration and coordination, as well as organizational and manipulative skills, with well-chosen arts and crafts projects. --Save money by making arts and crafts supplies such as paints, playdough, and craft clay with ingredients that can be found around the home. Celebrate the holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities. The Arts and Crafts Busy Book is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. It should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching young children. iParenting Media Awards 2003Greatest Holiday Winner: Book An iParenting Media Award Winner!

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The Big Messy Art Book: But Easy to Clean Up Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is my kids' favorite! Everything is either very LARGE and exciting, or SILLY and exciting, or ADVENTUROUS and exciting, or extremely INTERESTING and exciting. Don't buy this if you want your child to sit in a corner with crayons for the rest of her/his life and never look beyond the expected. This is for the kids that will challenge their imaginations and explore art from a new view, building who they will be as adults.

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Adventurous art beyond your wildest imagination!

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Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers (Usborne Parents' Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best book I've found with activities for babies. It's simple, to the point, and a quick read. I'm a nanny for one little girl--this book helped pass the long days when she was very small. I really liked the ideas that didn't require money--babies love household items. They learn so much from everyday objects. If you're looking for some different activities--this is the book to get.

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