Smart Play : 101 Fun, Easy Games That Enhance Intelligence [Paperback]

Barbara Sher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2004

101 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE EVERY DAY A SPECIAL DAY!

Children who move their bodies as part of the learning process are more stimulated and alert-and they retain more of what they are taught. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Smart Play, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his or her confidence, teach academic and motor skills, and provide a lasting foundation for learning.

Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 101 delightful, easy-to-follow games helps children use their bodies to master essential mental skills and concepts. You and your family can play virtually anywhere, with any number of participants, and without special preparation or equipment. So gather the children in your life and get ready to have fun as you open their minds and hearts to new experiences and knowledge.

SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:
* Encouraging movement and thinking
* Improving motor and social skills
* Enhancing language and math skills
* Fostering parent-child interaction
* Building on children's love of fantasy, action, and rhythm

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From the Back Cover

101 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE EVERY DAY A SPECIAL DAY!

Children who move their bodies as part of the learning process are more stimulated and alert–and they retain more of what they are taught. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Smart Play, you can enhance your child’s intelligence, boost his or her confidence, teach academic and motor skills, and provide a lasting foundation for learning.

Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 101 delightful, easy-to-follow games helps children use their bodies to master essential mental skills and concepts. You and your family can play virtually anywhere, with any number of participants, and without special preparation or equipment. So gather the children in your life and get ready to have fun as you open their minds and hearts to new experiences and knowledge.

SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:

• Encouraging movement and thinking
• Improving motor and social skills
• Enhancing language and math skills
• Fostering parent-child interaction
• Building on children’s love of fantasy, action, and rhythm

About the Author

BARBARA SHER, M.A., O.T.R., conducts workshops for parents, teachers, therapists, and children around the world. She is the author of Self-esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves (Wiley), Spirit Games: 300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy (Wiley), Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things, Popular Games for Positive Play: Activities for Self-Awareness, and Different Drummers-Same Song: 400 Inclusion Games That Promote Cognitive Skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (July 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471466735
• ISBN-13: 978-0471466734
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really great ideas, June 22, 2008

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S. Clark (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smart Play : 101 Fun, Easy Games That Enhance Intelligence (Paperback)

Really geared for 6 and under. Some ideas can be tweaked to fit older kids. Check it out at the library 1st to decide if it is a value to specific situations. But overall great ideas for beginners.

5.0 out of 5 stars Many great ideas and recipes, May 18, 2010

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This review is from: Smart Play : 101 Fun, Easy Games That Enhance Intelligence (Paperback)

This book is full of simple ideas and recipes that any one can do in a class room or at home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas, April 15, 2010

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This review is from: Smart Play : 101 Fun, Easy Games That Enhance Intelligence (Paperback)

There are a lot of great, easy and fun ideas to make learning fun for kids. I have used this book with my own kids and my students and they all enjoy the ideas very much.