Christian Family Guide To Family Activities

by Lebon, Marilee (Author); Wall, Amy (Author); Lee, Janet (Author)

• ISBN13: 9781592570775
• ISBN10: 1592570771
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

When it seems like life is pulling you in ten different directions, it's easy to forget how important it is to carve out quality family time. Get ideas for fun things to do with your family from a Christ-centered perspective -- and rediscover the joy of spending a day, an evening, or an hour bonding with the ones you love. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Marliee LeBon is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Great Gifts, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Holiday Crafts, and several other books focusing on kids, families, and fun.

Amy Wall is a television producer and the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Family Games.

Janet Lee holds a degree in Education and Bible, and has developed, written, and edited curriculum and church program materials for all ages.

Series Editor James S. Bell, Jr., served as director of religious publishing at Doubleday. He has assembled dozens of classic devotionals, abridgements, and compilations including the God's Little Instruction Series and has written many best-selling books including The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Bible.

Table of Contents

The Family That Plays Together Stays Together!	p. 1
Learning to Play Together	p. 3
Finding the Time to Play	p. 4
How to Cultivate a Playful Attitude	p. 5
The Benefits of Play to Family Life	p. 6
A Note to Single Parents	p. 8
Practical Suggestions for Play	p. 8
Infants	p. 9
Toddlers to Two-Year-Olds	p. 9
Ideas for Preschoolers	p. 10
Ideas for Kids Age Six and Up	p. 10
Play with a Purpose	p. 11
The Importance of Rules	p. 13
Setting the Rules	p. 14
Keeping the Peace	p. 15
Competition: The Name of the Game	p. 15
Dare to Play Fair	p. 17
Get Involved	p. 17
Teach Not to Cheat	p. 17
Be a Winner!	p. 19
Settling Disputes	p. 19
Talk Among Yourselves	p. 20
From Start to Finish	p. 21
Creating the Tie That Binds	p. 21
Sizing Up the Competition	p. 22
A Basis for Bonding	p. 22
Get 'Em Young	p. 23
Keen Kids	p. 23
Mixed Bag	p. 24
Take It Outside	p. 25
Choosing Sides: Team Games	p. 26
What Shall We Play?	p. 26
Game's Over	p. 27
Shhhh! Quiet Time	p. 28
Road Trip: Car Games	p. 31
Road Trip Survival Kit	p. 31
Let's Go!	p. 32
The I Spy Games	p. 34
I Spy with One Child	p. 34
License Plate Bingo	p. 35
What If	p. 35
Camping Trip	p. 37
Alphabetical Version	p. 38
Who Am I?	p. 38
What's Next?	p. 38
Thumb Wrestling	p. 39
The Purse Game	p. 39
Birthday Party Favorites	p. 41
Classic Party Games	p. 41
What You'll Need	p. 43
Choosing "It"	p. 44
Everybody Outside!	p. 45
Red Rover	p. 45
Red Light/Green Light	p. 47
What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?	p. 47
Indoor/Outdoor Games	p. 48
Musical Chairs	p. 48
Mother May I?	p. 48
Hot Potato	p. 49
Party Games for Little Kids	p. 50
Simon Says	p. 50
Duck Duck Goose	p. 50
Telephone or Grapevine	p. 51
Giggle Games	p. 53
Names Of	p. 53
Follow the Leader	p. 55
Honey, Do You Love Me?	p. 56
Sausage	p. 56
Never Ending Words	p. 57
Story Line	p. 57
Say the Word: Word Games	p. 59
Anagrams	p. 59
Word Bluff	p. 60
Hangman	p. 61
Match Game	p. 62
Sentency by Sentence	p. 64
They Said What?	p. 65
Quick on the Draw	p. 66
Let's Go Team!	p. 67
Charades	p. 67
Charade Parade	p. 68
Charades Sign Language	p. 70
Ready, Set, Act!	p. 71
Score!	p. 71
Up Jenkins	p. 72
Hide and Seek	p. 73
Sardines	p. 74
Going on a Picnic: Picnic Games	p. 77
Tug of War	p. 78
Off to the Races	p. 78
Three-Legged Race	p. 78
Potato on a Spoon Race	p. 79
Sack Races	p. 79
Tag, You're It!	p. 80
Shadow Tag	p. 80
Freeze Tag	p. 80
Touch Tag	p. 81
British Bulldog	p. 81
Capture the Flag	p. 82
Leap Frog	p. 83
Frisbee Games	p. 84
Ultimate Frisbee	p. 85
Horseshoes	p. 86
Holiday Happenings	p. 89
Creating Family Traditions	p. 91
Traditions from the Kitchen	p. 92
What a Tradition Might Sound Like	p. 93
Traditions of Celebration	p. 94
Birthdays	p. 94
Thanksgiving	p. 95
Christmas	p. 96
Commit to Family Traditions	p. 97
The Ties That Bind	p. 97
Single-Parent Families Need Traditions	p. 97
Some Additional Tradition-Building Ideas	p. 99
Heartwarming Valentines	p. 101
Counting the Ways of Love	p. 102
Love Letters	p. 103
Checkers Anyone?	p. 104
A Hearty Welcome	p. 105
Scent-Sational Soaps	p. 107
Heart to Heart	p. 108
Shrinkable Shapes	p. 110
Flocked Box	p. 111
Kitchen Fun	p. 113
Basket of Love	p. 113
Creative Concoctions	p. 115
Stolen Hearts	p. 116
Easter Excitement	p. 119
Easter Enjoyment	p. 119
Little Lambies	p. 120
Old-Tyme Easter Basket	p. 122
Cartin' Around Easter Goodies	p. 124
Lacy Eggs	p. 126
Egg-Ceptional Eggs	p. 128
Easter Egg Hunt	p. 129
Jesus Is Risen!	p. 129
Easter Edibles	p. 131
Miracle Rolls	p. 131
Excellent Eggs	p. 132
Parent Perfect	p. 135
Marvelous Mothers	p. 136
Pretty Posy Pens	p. 136
Mosaic Stepping-Stone	p. 137
Handy Candy Container	p. 139
Father's Day Favorites	p. 140
Gone Fishin'	p. 140
Cook's Cover-Up	p. 142
Family Fun	p. 143
Flutterflies	p. 144
Foam Frames	p. 145
Crafty Kitchen Creations	p. 147
Chocolate-Covered Delights	p. 147
Taffy	p. 148
Patriotic Pride	p. 151
Memorable Memorial Day	p. 151
Frozen Flowers	p. 152
Country Candleholders	p. 153
Fabulous Fourth	p. 155
Four-Star Service	p. 155
Ice-Cream Fantasy	p. 157
Labor of Love	p. 159
Aquatic Art	p. 159
Antique Designs	p. 161
Food, Glorious Food!	p. 163
Fruit Fantasy	p. 163
Artichoke Dip	p. 165
Giving Thanks	p. 167
Giving Thanks	p. 168
Autumn Wreath	p. 168
Turkey Tags	p. 169
Colonial Crafts	p. 171
Handmade Beads	p. 172
Spicy Pomanders	p. 173
Kiddy Krafts	p. 174
Counting Your Blessings	p. 175
Handprint Turkey	p. 175
Food, Glorious Food	p. 177
Crunchy Cranberries	p. 177
Mom's Pumpkin Pie	p. 178
Savory Stuffing	p. 179
Christmas	p. 181
Christmas Creations	p. 181
Countdown to Christmas	p. 182
Bath Ornament	p. 185
Angelic Accents	p. 186
Away in a Manger	p. 189
Crafty Containers	p. 191
Stylish Stockings	p. 191
Embellished Boxes	p. 194
Wrapping It Up in Style	p. 196
Children's After-Christmas Crafts	p. 196
Let It Snow!	p. 196
Wired Wonders	p. 198
Christmas Cooking Crafts	p. 200
Cookies to Go	p. 200
Cinnamon Cut-Outs	p. 202
Parties and Get-Togethers	p. 205
Family Memories: Making Connections for Life	p. 207
Simple Memories	p. 207
Building Your Stories	p. 209
Technology--the Value and the Danger	p. 209
Memories in Writing	p. 210
Correspondence	p. 210
Childhood Writings	p. 211
Document Your Children's Moments	p. 211
Use Natural and Meaningful Methods for Recording	p. 212
Be Practical and Purposeful About Memory Making	p. 212
Remembering Is Key	p. 214
The Theme Says It All	p. 215
Is a Theme Necessary?	p. 215
Let the Occasion Set the Theme	p. 217
Kids' Play	p. 217
Parties by Design	p. 218
It's a Grand Old Flag	p. 219
Futuristic Festivities	p. 219
Using Your Surroundings	p. 219
Home Is Where I Hang My Hat	p. 220
Love Will Keep Us Together	p. 221
Leisure Pursuits	p. 222
Browse for Ideas	p. 222
Couch Potato Chips	p. 223
Pastime Parties	p. 223
Time Tunnel	p. 224
Make Mine with a Twist	p. 224
Follow Through in All You Do	p. 225
From Tots to Teens: Total Party Plans	p. 227
Classic Capers	p. 227
Circus, Circus	p. 227
The Wild, Wild West Party	p. 229
Speaking of Sports	p. 230
Entertainers Eatery	p. 231
Congratulations Goes To	p. 235
Love Is Still in Fashion	p. 235
Fad-Tastic Food	p. 236
Far-Out Funtime for Fashion Flops	p. 236
Decoration or Disaster	p. 237
Fashion Favors and Stylish Souvenirs	p. 237
"G" Is for Graduation	p. 238
Go for the Getups	p. 238
Goodies Galore	p. 238
Graduation Glorifications	p. 239
Gone with the Wind	p. 240
Go-Home Gifts and Gee Gaws	p. 240
House Sweet House	p. 240
Glad to Meet Ya!	p. 242
Decorative Dining	p. 242
Washington Did Not Sleep Here	p. 242
Don't Gild the Lily	p. 243
Classy Keepsakes	p. 243
Preserving Memories	p. 245
Scrapbookese: Terms Every Beginner Should Know	p. 245
Don't Get Stuck--Choosing an Adhesive	p. 249
Singin' the Glues	p. 250
More Sticky Stuff	p. 251
The "Write" Tools	p. 251
A Little Protection	p. 252
Card Stock: Backbone for Your Book	p. 253
Memories to Last a Lifetime	p. 255
Appendixes
Resources and Supplies	p. 257
Glossary	p. 261
Be Prepared	p. 265
Quick Crafting Tips	p. 271
Index	p. 275
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