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Quick
& Fun Games, Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
This
book, which is really three books in one, is loaded from cover to cover with
super activities to enjoy together with your young child.
Each activity is designed to enhance the one-on-one time you spend with
your child. There are fun crafts,
learning games and activities that are just plain fun.
The ideas include indoor and outdoor play.
Each one is fully described but not with too much detail, just enough to
give you the idea which you can quickly make into your own.
The emphasis here is on imagination and free play, and of course giving
you tips on making the most of this precious time.
Recommended
Age: Birth to 4 years
Price: $12.95
Turn
off the TV 
Turn off the TV, Inc.
With
so many shopping locations available today, it's hard to know which way to turn.
There are large malls, Mom & Pop stores and of course the Internet,
but when it comes to sitting down and checking out what's right for you and your
family, we can recommend this wonderful catalogue without hesitation.
Filled with a diverse group of games that promote family time there are
old classics and new offerings that are described in enough detail to give you
the information you need before making a purchase. The products are priced right and the customer service reps
are professional and courteous.
Recommended Age: Adult Price: Free
TV
Allowance Game
Parenting By Design
We
all know the problem, it has found its way into too many of our homes.
The "boob tube", the "idiot box", it's had various
names and we've all fallen victim to its spell from time to time.
If the battles to turn off the TV are getting too frequent in your house
then this game might be for you. The
idea is easy enough. With the TV
Allowance Game you empower your child to take control of their TV viewing
habits, by letting them control the level of rewards they receive by cutting
down their own TV time. The game is
well produced and offers very easy to follow instructions so you can get started
right away. Parents need to
participate in the process, but by establishing goals and following through on
the awards and consequences you'll find that you can break the cycle of too much
TV.
Recommended
Age: 4 to 14
Price: $19.95
The
KNOW IT BY HEART Affirmations
KNOW IT BY HEART Enterprises
If
you are familiar with affirmation techniques to teach your child positive
self-awareness, you will appreciate this set of flash cards as much as our
testers did. If you have never used
affirmations before you will find them to be a useful tool for encouraging a
positive outlook on life and building self-esteem.
Lucy Lovelight is the character that appears on each card. Her simple design has a wonderful ability to convey feelings
and emotions. We had educators and
group leaders tell us that they had great feedback in their classrooms and at
scout meetings. The cards are made
of heavy cardboard with a plastic coating that stands up to lots of use.
There are four blank cards for your own use, in addition to written
examples such as "I Can Say No", I Love Myself" and "I Am
Creative".
Recommended
Age: 6 and Up
Price: $24.95
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