Curriculum (Cognitive Games)
Do-It-Yourself Early Learning: Easy and fun Activities from Everyday Home Center Materials

Format: Book
Author: Johnson, Jeff A., Johnson, Tasha A.         
Publication Date:

Brief Description:
Create engaging activities and toys from materials found at your local hardware store.

Learning through play is as natural and important for young children as breathing. With Do-It-Yourself Early Learning, you can create toys that help children become more confident, develop their intellect, and encourage play and exploration—all with materials easily found at your local hardware store or home center.

Written by two experienced family child care providers, this book explains the construction and use of a variety of engaging and kid-tested play props, equipment, and activities. Each of the activities is:

• affordable—the toys and activities won't strain your budget
• durable—with proper care, many of the items you make will last for years
• flexible— make toys to fit your own curriculum

 

Games to Play with Babies, 3rd Edition

Format: Book
Author: Silberg, Jackie, D’ Argo, Laura
Publication Date: 2001

Brief Description:
In Games to Play with Babies, you'll find over 250 exciting games which allow babies to explore the world around them. The sections, like Growing and learning Games, laughing and Having Fun Games, and Going to Sleep Games, are grouped according to age and describe what your baby will learn at each developmental level. This book encourages healthy and fun interaction between you and your baby.

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Learning Games: Exploring the Senses through Play

Format: Book
Author:
Silberg, Jackie
Publication Date: 2006

Brief Description:
How do children learn about the world around them? They touch, taste, see, smell and hear it, of course! With over 200 activities, "Learning Games" will delight children as they expand their learning by engaging all of their senses. Children can explore their sense of smell, for example, by making an air freshener from cloves and oranges, taking a "smelly walk" to identify different smells, or by making sweet smelling pictures. The chapters are organized by each of the five senses, with a bonus chapter of multi-sensory activities. The games and activities are designed to help children identify and appreciate their senses-essential tools for understanding their world

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