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When quality time is in short supply, this practical parenting book will help you give your child the best possible start in achieving essential skills and developing greater understanding of the world around them. From brushing teeth to growing a sunflower, simple activities with illustrated instructions will help you guide your child in developing and exploring their senses, co-ordination, language skills, numeracy and science interests.
I Can Do It is a playbook with a difference. Designed to help busy parents enjoy fun-filled playtime with their young children, the activities in this book help your child to discover the world for themselves. Exercises cover life skills, development of the senses, language skills, number sense and science interests, and each with a healthy dose of fun and adventure. The 70 step-by-step activities are designed for you and your child to enjoy together and include things like learning to put on a coat and tie laces, participating in storytelling and learning about numbers. All activities are presented with guidelines and suggestions that progress in terms of difficulty.Based on sound principles of early-childhood development and focused for children between two and five years old, the activities are not expensive or overly time-consuming and are especially framed for parents with no specialized knowledge or training.Packed with kid-pleasing, skill-building, fun activities, I Can Do It helps you raise a calm, confident and capable child.
The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers is a fun-filled practical activity book full of inspiration to help parents introduce their children to essential language and numeracy skills. The activities in this book equip young children with the tools to begin their journey to reading, writing and maths, instilling a love of words and numbers. Exercises are based on sound early-learning principles and are focused for children aged two and up. Activities cover language development, reading, counting, and basic mathematical concepts, all with a healthy dose of adventure, and with worksheets to complement the activities.
As adults, we often underestimate the value that play has in developing children both physically and mentally. In the first few years of a child¿s life, the brain is growing at a rapid rate and play cannot be overvalued at this time as it allows a child to engage and make sense of the world. Child¿s Play is an activity book filled with play ideas for parents to enjoy with their toddlers, from 12 months through to three years of age. Each game offers parents the chance to relish, encourage and assist in their child¿s key developmental stage, and all activities are based on sound techniques of early-childhood education. They are presented with guidelines and suggestions that progress in terms of difficulty, and no specialised knowledge or equipment is necessary. From encouraging your infant to explore the sense of touch and increase their coordination to performing action songs and discovering the garden or local park, Child¿s Play offers children and parents the chance to learn and play together.
Bold and experimental art activities and for children who love to draw outside of the lines Modern Art Adventures introduces young artists to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose to create their own works of art. Authors and educators Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw explore the stories and meanings behind 18 well-known works of modern art--including Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Small Monkey, Edvard Munch's The Scream, Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist, and Banksy's Flower--giving readers inspiration for these kid-tested, exciting, and creative projects. Children create two artworks based on the techniques and visual effects of the each featured piece of art and the projects cover a wide range of media, from tissue paper mosaics to stencils to comic cut-outs, with a variety of difficulty levels, always encouraging and expanding the child's natural creative abilities. No prior knowledge of modern art is required, just enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to discover.
Teach your child numbers and words while instilling confidence and creativity--using the Montessori method at home Learning letters and numbers is a crucial part of every child's development, but it can be a hard process. For parents looking to foster a love of learning and curiosity, childcare expert and educator Maja Pitamic shows how simple, practical activities with items you already have at home can help children develop essential verbal and numerical skills. Using Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of teaching, this practical activity book is full of inspiration to help parents guide their children through important educational milestones. Designed for children aged two and up and for p...
"Designed for children ages nine to twelve, Art in action 2 is the second of a two-volume set. The companion volume, Art in action 1, presents more elementary projects that are suitable for children ages five through eight." - book cover.
"Fine Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to classic masterpieces and formal techniques, then lets them loose to create their own works of art. Each of the book's eight chapters covers a particular technique or subject of fine art: Color, Light & Shade, Shape, Black & White, Portraits, Landscapes, Animals, and Myths & Legends. Projects begin with a story of a famous work -- followed by a question-and-answer section. Then it's time to break out the brushes, scissors, and paint. Children create two artworks based on the techniques and visual effects of the piece. The projects cover a wide range of media, from tissue paper mosaics to stencils to mobile sculptures, with a variety of difficulty levels, always encouraging and expanding the child's natural creative abilities"--
The Montessori Book of Coordination and Life Skills is a fun-filled practical activity book full of inspiration to help your child develop a greater understanding of the world. Based on sound principles of early childhood development, more than 70 step-by-step home activities equip young children (aged 2 and up) with essential life skills, with the help and support of their loved ones.
Inspire and share with your child the wonderful world of art and encourage their creative abilities! Authors Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw explore the stories and meanings of 20 masterpieces of Western Art as inspiratio n for children to create their own exciting and creative art projects. Covering a diverse range of media - from tissue paper mosaic to charcoal drawing - to encourage and develop your child's creative abilities. The activities are designed for children age d 6 and up, with a range of simple and more challenging activities to suit the abilities of both younger and older children.