The 2,000 Best Games and Activities (2,000 Best Games & Activities) [Paperback]

Kettmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004 | Series: 2,000 Best Games & Activities

help your children reach their full potential --through play

Want your kid to be the next Einstein, Olympic gold medalist or CEO? Maybe you’re just looking for some great playtime ideas, with a little creativity and brain building thrown in? This fun, easy guide contains 2,000 games and activities that will help your babies, toddlers and children reach their full potential--through play.

The 2,000 Best Games and Activities will keep your kids laughing while learning seven essential life skills:
-- Communication
-- Curiosity
-- Decision making
-- Kindness
-- Playfulness
-- Self-control
-- Self-esteem

Including activities that mostly take five to ten minutes and use ordinary household items, this book is essential for parents or caregivers of children from babyhood to eight years old. MOre than a recipe boko for dazzling children or filling theri time, this is a guide to how to use play, the most natural of childhood activities, as a teaching tool.

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About the Author

Susan Kettman has 20 years of experience teaching, directing and coordinating curriculum and child care in educational settings; doing regional child-care planning for local governments; and teaching preschool parents and teachers in community colleges. She is the author of two family/parenting books: Family-Friendly Childcare and The 12 Rules of Grandparenting. She lives near San Francisco, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140220194X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402201943
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not a 5-star book, December 13, 2007

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This review is from: The 2,000 Best Games and Activities, 2E: Using Play to Teach Curiosity, Self-Control, Kindness and Other Essential Life Skills (2,000 Best Games & Activities) (Paperback)

There are about 600 activities in the book instead of 2000 as the titile suggested. Most of the activities are just common sense. I don't know why the book received all 5-star reviews.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for friends with kids / all parents, August 26, 2004

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J. ZOROMSKI "jazy.net" (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 2,000 Best Games and Activities (2,000 Best Games & Activities) (Paperback)

I gave this book as a gift to my older sister to use with my niece (age 9) and nephew (age 5). My sister replied that she absolutely loved the book; that there are so many creative, fun and thought-provoking activities and games in here to keep both her kids busy, entertained, and engaged. She was very impressed with the book overall, and for her to comment that her sometimes finicky kids are enjoying these activities says a lot. You'll be amazed at how many clever ideas are crammed into this little book. Many activities are so straightforward yet unique and thought inspiring; just great for working out those young minds when they need it most.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best, March 19, 2007

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D. Jean-Lopez (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 2,000 Best Games and Activities (2,000 Best Games & Activities) (Paperback)

This is by far the best activity book I have ever seen/used. I work with children so I always have to come up or event new activities. This makes my life so much easier. It is well put together, fun (for adults and children alike). Thank you for this book. I have even started sharing it with all the mothers I know. I highly recommend this to any one who has children or work with children.