The everything toddler activities book
Subtitle: over 400 games and projects to entertain and educate
By: Jodi Levine
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Everything series; Everything series
Publisher: Adams Media; David & Charles [distributor]
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Avon, MA; Newton Abbot
Language: eng
Number of pages: 307
ISBN-13: 9781440529788
Subjects: Development; Child development; Early childhood education; Creative activities and seat work; Activity programs; Toddlers
Other titles: Toddler activities book
Description: Overview:  You play with your toddler, but is she learning?  You teach your toddler, but is he having fun?  Now you can play and teach your toddler at the same time with this book.  Written by an experienced child-care expert, this informative and fun guide shows you how to stimulate your child's development with age-appropriate, enjoyable, and educational activities such as:  Making Puppets; Margarine Tub Jellyfish; Dinosaur Eggs; Flower Crowns; Story in a Bag; Camping "Out"; Plus rhymes and songs, holiday fun, and crafts galore!; This updated edition also includes quick and easy activities for busy parents and new activities you can use to curb your child's tantrums.  So if keeping your toddler busy is a challenge-and it usually is-here's the answer you've been waiting for.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Top 10 materials to have on hand for toddler activities; title: Introduction; title: All About Toddlers:; title: What are toddlers like?; title: How a toddler learns; title: How activities help your child; title: Choosing appropriate activities; title: General guidelines; title: Activities Throughout The Day:; title: Morning-time activities; title: Bath-time activities; title: Calming and rest-time activities; title: Mealtime and cooking activities; title: Transition times; title: Helping around the house; title: Anytime activities; title: What To Do On A Rainy Day:; title: Shake out your sillies; title: When bad weather threatens; title: Let's go out; title: Day at the beach, indoors!; title: Fun with a box; title: Backward upside-down day; title: Last-minute activities; title: Away From Home:; title: Air-travel activities; title: Car-travel activities; title: In the hospital; title: Activities to do while waiting; title: On the spot, when child gets fussy; title: Beach activities; title: Zoo activities; title: Museum activities; title: Art And Exploration:; title: Coloring; title: Painting; title: Sculpting; title: Making collages; title: Other art media; title: Crafts; title: Sensory Activities:; title: Sand activities; title: Water activities; title: Natural materials; title: Playdough and clay; title: Bubbles; title: Miscellaneous materials; title: Music activities; title: Visual activities; title: Dance And Movement :; title: Dancing; title: Action plays; title: Exercise activities; title: Creative movement; title: Using props; title: Parachute activities; title: Let's Pretend:; title: Pretend themes; title: Props for pretend play; title: Dolls; title: Block building; title: Pretend play games; title: Puppets; title: Games:; title: Traditional games; title: Cooperative games; title: Group games; title: Games for two; title: Paper games; title: Create your own game; title: Fast and simple games; title: Backyard And Nature Activities:; title: Gardening activities; title: Bugs!; title: Weather activities; title: Outdoor activities; title: Nature crafts; title: Astronomy and nighttime activities; title: Literacy Activities:; title: Skills and readiness; title: Using books; title: Storytelling; title: Verbal games; title: Flannel-board activities; title: Making books; title: All About Me:; title: Learning-about-family activities; title: Learning-about-my-body activities; title: I am special; title: How I grow; title: Five-senses activities; title: Learning to be safe and healthy; title: For Special Needs Toddlers:; title: For children with sensory disabilities; title: For children with autism; title: For children with mobility disabilities; title: For children with cognitive disabilities; title: For children with language disabilities; title: Exploring Themes:; title: Animal activities; title: Community helpers; title: Transportation; title: Dinosaurs; title: Ocean; title: Birds; title: Pond life; title: Fairy tales; title: Exploring Concepts:; title: Shapes; title: Colors; title: Numbers; title: Letters; title: Time; title: Spatial concepts; title: Seasonal Activities:; title: Harvest-time fun; title: Leaves are changing; title: Scary things; title: Let it snow!; title: Arctic animals and hibernation; title: Springtime; title: Summer activities; title: Holiday Activities:; title: New Year's Day; title: Valentine's Day; title: St. Patrick's Day; title: Passover and Purim; title: Earth Day; title: Easter; title: Fourth of July; title: Thanksgiving; title: Chanukah; title: Christmas; title: Kwanzaa; title: Party Time:; title: Theme parties; title: Birthday parties for two-year-olds; title: Birthday parties for three-year-olds; title: Group craft projects; title: More party games; title: Party preparation and props; title: Appendix: A:  Recipes for activity materials; title: Appendix B:  Recommended resources; title: Index.