If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their
interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities
that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention.
By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance
your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to
concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed
by Barbara Sher parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational
therapist these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand
their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.
Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 101 delightful, easy-to-follow games helps children use their bodies to master essential mental skills and concepts. You and your family can play virtually anywhere, with any number of participants, and without special preparation or equipment. So gather the children in your life and get ready to have fun as you open their minds and hearts to new experiences and knowledge.
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"Barbara Sher's new book Attention Games is just the sort of fresh contribution we need right now in a culture gone mad with labeling kids as 'ADHD.' Her simple games and activities are wonderful for helping kids of all ages focus their attention while learning new things, thinking in new ways, and exploring the world around them. Parents, if you believe your child is inattentive, think Attention Games first, and Ritalin later (much later!)."
Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. author of The Myth of the A.D.D. Child: 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion, and ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom.
"Attention, please! These sensory-rich activities are sensational! They will encourage kids to relate purposefully to others and participate wholeheartedly in the world around them as they focus intentionally on novel experiences and ideas."
Carol S. Kranowitz, M.A., author of The Out-of-Sync Child