The Busy Mom's Book Of Preschool Activities

by McGillian, Jamie Kyle; Wood, Tracey

• ISBN13: 9781402719516
• ISBN10: 1402719515
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

We've made juggling a full schedule and play time with your preschooler effortless. Just open this indispensable book and you'll find hundreds of quick and imaginative games and activities to share with your child: Make a scrapbook of first words. Play music and let your child draw to its rhythm, tempo, and mood. Create a drum by covering an empty round oatmeal box with gift wrapping. Bake heart-shaped cookies and decorate them with colored sugar. Help your child become a creative thinker by asking "what if" questions. Spray paint large rocks and use them as stepping stones in your garden. And many more exciting activities. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(1)
First Things First
Busy Mom's Daily Survival Strategies	10	(5)
Getting a Head Start for School
Alphabet and number games, language play, silly songs, personalized books, and book chats	15	(24)
The Daily Grind
Waking up, going to bed, shopping at the market, and other daily routines turned into activities	39	(20)
Kitchen Encounters of the Fun Kind
Mix, sort, stack, count, measure, and clean. Plus, yummy desserts, snacks, and drinks	59	(14)
Help Around the House
Activity chores that will help preschoolers gain a sense of accomplishment and responsibility	73	(8)
Outside Explorers
Observe nature, experience science, and teach your child a lasting respect for living things	81	(12)
On the Road
Activities your child can do in the car so you can keep your attention on the road. Also, ways to keep your child entertained in a restaurant	93	(8)
Nurture the Budding Artist
Crafts and homemade gifts to give your child a sense of pride and accomplishment	101	(20)
Act Up!
Get physical, get the beat, experience the joy of performance, and bring on the dramatics	121	(14)
Small Gatherings
Activities and games when there's more than one child	135	(12)
Rainy Day Fun
If the fifth straight day of rain has left everyone feeling down, lift everyone's spirits with these madcap activities	147	(12)
Mini-Holiday Guide
Preparing for and surviving the holidays	159	(14)
Acknowledgments	173	(1)
About the Author	173	(1)
Index	174