Jam-packed with 200 captivating games, this brightly illustrated collection will make sure that no kid ever whines "I'm bored!" again. Even better, these are zippy, energy-burning activities--not the typical quiet indoor fare. Youngsters will have a blast with scavenger hunts, ball games guaranteed not to break anything, and even a nose-pushing popcorn race. They can test their reflexes with Footsieball (volleyball played with a balloon and one foot) or Hallway Alligator (try to get past the alligator without getting munched). Most of the activities need only minimal set-up time and supplies found around the house. Game variations are included to multiply the fun.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6–This compilation of brain games, ball games, pen-and-paper games, etc., provides a good supply of ideas that will appeal to most any player in a variety of circumstances. The activities are suitable for individuals or two or more players. Most of the suggestions require little or no equipment. There are even games to play with an incomplete deck of cards. Instructions are given on where to play, equipment, and the number of players. Most of the colorful, cartoon illustrations decorate the text rather than explain the rules. The index helps sort the games by size of the group. Group leaders will make handy use of these suggestions to fill in their activity programs.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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Gr. 3-5. Addressing this compendium of (with one exception) nonelectronic games, races, tosses, and other competitions directly to young readers, Gunter pounds home the notion that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," then prefaces instructions with pages of advice about setting rules and finding safe locations. The activities, most of which will work best with players roughly the same age and size, are all low overhead, needing at most a deck of cards, a pile of pillows, dental floss, or other commonly available household material. Most require no set number of players or special skills beyond some physical flexibility. Several, such as "Bumper Cars" and "Sock Wrestling," do involve not-necessarily-gentle physical contact. The cartoons show middle-graders of both sexes (and one lad in a wheelchair). Although not likely to be a high-demand item in this high-tech age, parents will snap this up, and it's definitely worth considering as a replacement for older game books. John Peters
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Don't pass this one up!,
This review is from: The Ultimate Indoor Games Book: The 200 Best Boredom Busters Ever! (Hardcover)
After teaching in elementary classrooms for over 15 years, I thought I had seen and read it all when it comes to games. And to be quite honest, I was typically pretty disapointed........until a friend showed me this one. All the games have simple rules, require minimal materials (all of which can be easily found around even the most minimally equiped house) and are downright fun for all ages! These games address all the common buzz-words we teachers look for, such as developmentally appropriate, mulit-aged and sensory stimulation and integration. And Gunter hasn't forgotten about all the common buzz-words kids look for like laughing, giggling, silly and fun, fun, fun. Buy this book and you will be the best parent/teacher/scout leader/care provider/group facilitator on the block!
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This review is from: The Ultimate Indoor Games Book: The 200 Best Boredom Busters Ever! (Hardcover)
Working with youth lately I have ordered a lot of different books on games and my mom has picked some up for me as well. I bought this book because a teacher reviewed it and said it was a good book. When I got it I was not disappointed. It has some pretty standard, typical games, and of course some you may not be able to play with your group, but a lot of the games are fun and can be played with a lot of different age groups. It's written for younger kids - in the style/context - but I could imagine even using some of them for adults, and deffinitely for teens.
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