Attention Games: 101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus [Paperback]

Barbara Sher (Author), Ralph Butler (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471736546 | ISBN-13: 978-0471736547 | Publication Date: July 18, 2006 | Edition: 1

If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sher—parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist—these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.

Editorial Reviews

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"Attention, please! These sensory-rich activities are sensational! They will encourage kids to relate purposefully to others and participate wholeheartedly in the world around them as they focus intentionally on novel experiences and ideas."
—Carol S. Kranowitz, M.A., author of The Out-of-Sync Child

"Barbara Sher's new book Attention Games is just the sort of fresh contribution we need right now in a culture gone mad with labeling kids as 'ADHD.' Her simple games and activities are wonderful for helping kids of all ages focus their attention while learning new things, thinking in new ways, and exploring the world around them."
—Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., author of The Myth of the A.D.D. Child

From the Back Cover

THE KEY TO HELPING ALL CHILDREN DEVELOP HEALTHY ATTENTION SPANS

"Attention, please! These sensory-rich activities are sensational! They will encourage kids to relate purposefully to others and participate wholeheartedly in the world around them as they focus intentionally on novel experiences and ideas."
—Carol S. Kranowitz, M.A., author of The Out-of-Sync Child

"Barbara Sher's new book Attention Games is just the sort of fresh contribution we need right now in a culture gone mad with labeling kids as 'ADHD.' Her simple games and activities are wonderful for helping kids of all ages focus their attention while learning new things, thinking in new ways, and exploring the world around them."
—Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., author of The Myth of the A.D.D. Child

If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sher—parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist—these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.

So gather the children in your life and get ready to have fun as you open their minds and hearts to new ways of learning while increasing their powers of focused attention.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (July 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471736546
• ISBN-13: 978-0471736547
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Activities
  • #24 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Reference

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected, June 11, 2008

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This review is from: Attention Games: 101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus (Paperback)

I was looking more for a book of games that involved physical activitity. Those people considering this book should be aware that it is mainly mental activities. This would be a good source for teachers who want something to do in a classroom.

The book has activities for all age groups, though a great deal of it is for very young children.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Attention Games, April 24, 2009

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Tina (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Attention Games: 101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus (Paperback)

`A great book! A MUST reading for the parents. The ideas and activities are endless. Barbara Sher helps us not just entertain kids but help them to think, to deal with problems, and the most important, to build the loving and respectful relationship, to enjoy being together. Isn't it what we want to see in our children? This book is great for the parents with children who have special needs. Just try and you will see how wonderful it is share the moment with your child.
Tina
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great activity ideas that are really fun!, February 13, 2010

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Cara (Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Attention Games: 101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. We're especially appreciating the ideas for days when it's too cold to go outside. My children are little, and the majority of the ideas are for younger kids, but there are some great ideas for older ones as well.