700 activities that enrich children's development using everyday "throwaways".
Empty milk cartons, newspaper, string, cans, mismatched socks and other ordinary
things become the building blocks for enthralling play. These activities
help build motor skills, encourage cognitive/social development and stress
cooperation rather than competition. But all that kids will care about is
that they are heaps of fun.
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Reviews for Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things:
"I've used this book a lot! We've come up with great birthday party activities from this-- or rainy-day boredom busters. One 4-yr-old child who had just had a $400 chuck-e-cheese birthday asked if she could have her party in my back yard next year! The obstacle course suggestions alone are worth buying this book. This book will educate you to look at your recycables in a new way. After reading this-- my own ideas flourished as well. In fact, every item in your house will start to reveal it's play possibilities to you. Anyone who has watched a kid play with a cardboard box or tube for hours will appreciate this book. Some of the things we have made from recyclables and found objects have been played with more than most other toys in our house."
"This is definitely the book to have around when the "I don't have anything to do" whinnies hits. I am not exaggerating when I say that the book is packed with great ideas "
