Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) [Paperback]

Wilhelminia Ripple (Author), Heather Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: What Do I Do? series

Covering all aspects of planning a Valentine s Day party, this book contains games, crafts, party favors, sweets, drinks, and Valentine boxes. All of the activities have easy-to-follow directions and require only readily available materials. There are six party themes to choose from: hearts, cupids, love and friendship, animals, post office, and February and presidents. For parents who want to help out at school, there is information on what they can do as a classroom parent. Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? can also be used at home to make private parties a smashing success.

Editorial Reviews

Review

It is clear that Willie really had her HEART into the creation of this invaluable classroom resource. This gifted and talented author has provided her readers with a plethora of fun and innovative games, crafts, and treats to give any Valentine sweet memories to treasure. --Monica Lobser, M.A.Ed., Co-author, OOPS divergent thinking books, Colorado

With Valentine s Day right around the corner, teachers and room parents across the city are racking their brains, trying to come up with some new and exciting ideas for school Valentine's parties. An answer to this yearly dilemma arrives in the form of Wilhelminia Ripple s new book, Valentine School Parties...What Do I Do?® She takes all the guesswork out of planning a spectacular Valentine s Day party sure to leave the kids wanting more. My favorite chapter, as with her Halloween School Parties book, is Ripple s advice on room parenting. You just know that she has already 'been there, done that' with every bit of advice she offers. The helpful hints from other parents and teachers, plus the convenient forms to copy and send home notes and keep track of successes and failures, make this book an indispensable classroom reference. --Sharon Galligar Chance, TIMES RECORD NEWS, Wichita Falls, Texas, January 1999

Whether you re a teacher or a room helper planning a school party, or a parent throwing a party at home, you can always use help putting together an upbeat celebration that will keep children s attention. Wilhelminia Ripple, a mother of three, has put ten years into gathering and creating Valentine ideas. Her book Valentine School Parties...What Do I Do?® offers parents and teachers entertaining alternatives to boring paper cutout activities. Valentine Laced Candy Hearts, Cupid Stationery, and Candy Roses let kids bring home creations to be proud of. (Parents and children can also put together the crafts at home to pass out as Valentines.) For party-time fun, kids will enjoy delving into Ice Cream in a Bag or Caterpillar Gum. The games are child-tested and listed by age appropriateness. The last chapter, 'Valentine Boxes,' celebrates children s own creations. The book includes party-planning forms and information about becoming a room parent and funding school parties. --Jacqueline Etcheverry, L.A. PARENT, Burbank, California, and SAN DIEGO PARENT, San Diego, California, February 1999

About the Author

Award-Winning author and owner/founder of Oakbrook Publishing House, Wilhelminia Willie Ripple was the spokesperson for Hasbro s new Twister Dance DVD game promoting their SlumberJumber Sleepover Night with Hunter Public Relations (New York). She has been on several television shows including Good Morning Texas, Denver s WB2 Morning Show (numerous times), Denver s Channel 9 News, Colorado & Co, Your Life A to Z, Fox 59 Morning Show, and Showcase Minnesota. She has also been interviewed on the radio for her award-winning What Do I Do?® book series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oakbrook Publishing House; 1st edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964993996
• ISBN-13: 978-0964993990
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valentine School Parties:What Do I Do?, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

This is a wonderful reference for classroom-size groups. It is filled with games, snacks, crafts and activities for all elementary ages. Other members of our PTO also used it and we liked it so much that we bought multiple sets as references for our Party Parents.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!, January 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

Valentine School Parties is designed for teachers, librarians, care givers, and parents of elementary school age children. The profusion of clever ideas will guarantee Valentine party success.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best party books written. Loaded w/ usable ideas., August 24, 1999

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This review is from: Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

I have searched for a good party idea book. THIS IS IT! It is loaded with unique, practical (and most importantly) usable ideas. I was very impressed with this book. Highly recommend it!