Baby Play And Learn: 160 Games and Learning Activities for the First Three Years [Paperback]

Penny Warner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Babies and Toddlers

A baby's most rapid period of growth and development takes place during the first three years. That's why child development expert Penny Warner offers 160 age-appropriate ideas for games and activities that will provide hours of developmental learning opportunities and rewards for babies.

For each game and activity, Baby Play & Learn includes

• A bulleted list of skills the baby learns through play, such as thinking, language, motor control, problem solving, and imagination;

• Step-by-step instructions;

• Clearly marked recommended ages;

• A detailed list of easy-to-find materials;

• Variations for added fun and enhanced learning;

• Safety tips to make sure the baby doesn't get hurt while playing;

• Illustrations demonstrating how to play.

Baby Play & Learn is designed to help children reach their full potential and have a good time along the way.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Penny Warner has a master's degree in special education and twenty years of experience as a child development instructor at Diablo Valley College and Chabot College in California.  She is also the author of over thirty books for parents and children, including:  365 Baby Care Tips, Toilet Training without Tears or Trauma, Preschooler Play & Learn, Kids Party Games & Activities, and 365 Toddler Tips.  She lives in California and has two grown children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Meadowbrook; Later Printing edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671316559
• ISBN-13: 978-0671316556
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Activities

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not what I expected, January 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Play And Learn: 160 Games and Learning Activities for the First Three Years (Paperback)

There wasn't as much in this book as I was hoping for. The games that are suggested are mainly things I would do with my baby anyway. I guess I was hoping for a little more creativity and insight about development. Also, some of the games did not seem safe to me. One game suggests putting down a wooden ladder for a toddler to walk through like an obstacle course and sitting at the other end to encourage him/her to walk through. That just sounded like a trip hazard with a parent too far away to catch.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So many ideas for a clueless mother!, December 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Play And Learn: 160 Games and Learning Activities for the First Three Years (Paperback)

I absolutely adore this book and highly recommend it to parents everywhere. I think of myself as a fairly creative person but got tired of the same old games that I knew from my childhood. This book gives wonderful ideas and separates them into age appropriate groups - a must for me since I have a 10 month and 27 month old! The ideas are also simple and does not take many or any materials to do, which is great for those on a limited budget. I suggest you get this book if you like spending time with your baby/toddler and teaching them without them knowing it! Enjoy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for when you run out of ideas, October 26, 2005

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Mexican Mom (Pottstown, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Play And Learn: 160 Games and Learning Activities for the First Three Years (Paperback)

This book doesnt provide you with games that are unique or that you havent practiced by the time you receive the book. I knew this before buying the book, still I decided to buy it. I keep it in the playing area, and when I run out of ideas I turn to it and find something else to play with my baby. Its like a memory jogger, you know all the stuff in there, but you still need it to help you remember what you know...if that makes any sense to you.