Review
- A treasure trove of ideas! Activities such as Peanut Butter Play-Doh, Wiggly Wormhouses, Frisbee Football and Nature Scavenger Hunt span a broad range of interest and ability levels. Great for rainy days, this resource should be kept next to the spare fuses and emergency candles! -- Owl Canadian Family, "Reading Room" May/June 1997
Although there are dozens of books like this, the difference here is the activities are simple. You don't need a million supplies and the crafts don't take an engineering degree. Not to mention that these really sound like fun; leg wrestle instead of arm wrestle, or make your own face paint or fabric paint with stuff around the house. A good book for those long days of winter. -- The Citizen's Weekly, Ottawa, "Small Print", January 10, 1999
Help! I'm Bored! is a very practical, hands on book. The ideas are presented clearly and could be used for kids at any ability level. A wonderful resource for kids with or without disabilities! -- Merrywood Easter Seal Camp, May 1999
This is a fine resource for a home caregiver, youth leader, grandparent, or daycare worker. If only two afternoons of activities come out of the 300 suggestions, this book has more than paid for itself. Highly recommended. -- Canadian Book Review Annual, 1997
Although there are dozens of books like this, the difference here is the activities are simple. You don't need a million supplies and the crafts don't take an engineering degree. Not to mention that these really sound like fun; leg wrestle instead of arm wrestle, or make your own face paint or fabric paint with stuff around the house. A good book for those long days of winter. -- The Citizen's Weekly, Ottawa, "Small Print", January 10, 1999
Help! I'm Bored! is a very practical, hands on book. The ideas are presented clearly and could be used for kids at any ability level. A wonderful resource for kids with or without disabilities! -- Merrywood Easter Seal Camp, May 1999
This is a fine resource for a home caregiver, youth leader, grandparent, or daycare worker. If only two afternoons of activities come out of the 300 suggestions, this book has more than paid for itself. Highly recommended. -- Canadian Book Review Annual, 1997
Product Description
"Help! I'm Bored" is a fun-filled book of successful children's activities for ages 1 to 12. Utilizing materials found in most homes/schools, it offers both new and traditional ideas to try on a rainy day, in the great outdoors, in the kitchen or on a long, boring car ride. You might want to play a game of Tabletop Hockey, make your own Neon Sidewalk Chalk or whip up some Yummy Yoghurt Pops! If you're wanting to build skills, you can check out the fun ideas and games for improving Spelling, Reading, Writing and Math! The activities are grouped into chapters by related themes such as Special Fun for Little Uns, Creative Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Encounters, Partner Challenge Games, Rainy Day Fun, Recess Romp, Tasty Treats and Terrific Travels. These groupings plus a very comprehensive index makes it easy to find appropriate activities for your needs. Full of graphics and simple instructions, this book is a "must" for every parent, child-care worker or KID!
