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Highlights Book of Things to Do
SKU
026645
ISBN
9781684376421
Grade 2-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
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Teacher Involvement
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Medium Teacher Involvement
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Description
Jam-packed with fun and adventurous projects for boys and girls, this large activity reference book is a great resource for summer vacation and school-free days! These activities are simple enough for children to do themselves and entertaining enough for the whole family to get involved. This could also be a great book for babysitters who struggle with organized playtime and entertainment ideas. The book is separated into the following sections: “Things to Do Outside," “Things to Do Inside," “Things to Do in the Kitchen," “Things to Draw," “Things to Write," “Things to Do with Your Brain," “Things to Do with Color," “Things to Do with Paper," “Things to Build," “Science Experiments," “(More) Things to Do with Recycled Materials," and “Do Great Things." This dense, idea-filled book features a ribbon for page saving. 372 pgs, hc. ~ Brianna
Publisher's Description of Highlights Book of Things to Do
The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration. Kids ages seven and up will find hundreds of ways to build, play, experiment, craft, cook, dream, think, and become outstanding citizens of the world.
This highly visual, hands-on activity book shows kids some of the best ways to do great things–from practicing the lost arts of knot-tying, building campfires, connecting circuits, playing jump rope, drawing maps, and writing letters, to learning how to empower themselves socially, emotionally, and in their communities. The final chapter, Do Great Things, inspires kids become caring individuals, confident problem solvers, and thoughtful people who can change the world.
Full List of Chapters:
- Things to Do Inside
- Things to Do Outside
- Science Experiments to Do
- Things to Build
- Things to Do with Your Brain
- Things to Do in the Kitchen
- Things to Draw
- Things to Write
- Things to Do with Color
- Things to Do with Paper
- More Things to Do with Recycled Materials
- Do Great Things
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | HIghlights Press |
| Grades: | 2-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781684376421 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.05 |
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