The Parent's Guide to Play
170 Gymboree® activities that help parents discover new ways to play with their babies, toddlers and preschoolers.\ Gymboree -- The Parent's Guide to Play combines the best baby and toddler activities into one book that offers hours of fun for parents and their little ones. These kid-tested activities also provide children with a solid foundation for the skills they will need in preschool.\ With activities designed to stimulate imagination, expand vocabulary and build skills, the book...
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A well-illustrated guide to 170 Gymboree activities, organized by age, that help parents discover new ways to play with their babies, toddler and preschoolers. Activities provide fun and stimulate imaginations,, build skills and expand vocabulary.
Types of Activities Foreword Playing with Your Baby Playing with Your Toddler\ From Birth and Up\ \ Swaying, Swaying\ Pom-Pom Play\ Infant Massage\ Facial Expressions\ Lullabies\ Hankie Wave\ PARENTAL TIP: Crying and Colic\ Who Is That?\ Airplane Baby\ Tickle-Me Textures\ Cradle Songs\ PARENTAL TIP: Getting Organized\ Rippling Ribbons\ Sound Spots\ Eyes on Track\ Rock the Baby\ Beach-Ball Balance\ Noisemakers\ Little Bird Watchers\ Babycycle\ \ 3 Months and Up\ \ Stretching Out\ Swat the Toy\ Target Practice\ Peekaboo Games\ Babbling With Baby\ PARENTAL TIP: Sleeping Through the Night\ Tummy Bolster\ Friendly Faces\ Mirror Play\ Tummy Talk\ PARENTAL TIP: Getting Others Involved\ Pinwheel Magic\ Tick-Tock\ Just Out of Reach\ Belly Roll\ Kitchen Fun\ Knee Rides\ Way High\ Baby's First Books\ Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Toes\ What's Squeaking?\ Bubbles for Baby\ Big Bouncing Ball\ Jack-in-the-Box\ \ 6 Months and Up\ \ Pushing Game\ Surprises Inside\ Shake, Rattle, and Roll\ Dumping Delights\ PARENTAL TIP: Babyproofing\ Switching Game\ Play Ball\ Music Maker\ Totally Tubular\ Clapping Songs\ Little Drummer Baby\ Fingerpuppet Fun\ Magic Scarves\ Stop the Top\ Busy Boxes\ PARENTAL TIP: Separation Anxiety\ Roly-Poly\ Little Folks' Songs\ Where's the Toy?\ Baby's Cupboard\ I'm Gonna Get You\ Bottle Roll\ \ 9 Months and Up\ \ How Puzzling!\ Sound Stage\ PARENTAL TIP: Traveling with Baby\ Riding High\ Let's Explore\ Searchlight\ Obstacle Course\ I Can Do It, Too!\ Zany Xylophones\ Pouring Practice\ Animal Songs\ Activity Book\ Knockdown\ Stacking Rings\ PARENTAL TIP: Public Etiquette\ Uh-Oh!\ Boxed Set\ Ball Drop\ Tunnel Time\ Sing About Me\ Push Me, Pull You\ Monkey See\ Upstairs,\ Downstairs\ \ 12 Months and Up\ \ Pass the Ball\ The Finger Band\ Parachute Play\ Bubble Busters\ Clap, Clap, Clap\ PARENTAL TIP: At Their Own Pace\ Itsy-Bitsy Spider\ The Pillow Course\ Hats On!\ Freeze Dance\ Twinkle, Twinkle\ The Wheels on the Bus\ Band on the Run\ Peekaboo Boxes\ Funny Feet\ Picture This\ PARENTAL PLAY: Repetition in Play\ Fun-Filled Jars\ Silly Lap Songs\ I Have a Little Duck\ Just Like Me\ A Star is Born\ Mirror, Mirror\ Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker\ \ 18 Months and Up\ \ Paper-Bag Blocks\ Size Wise\ Hide Your Eyes\ Shake It Up, Baby!\ Sand Skills\ PARENTAL TIP: The Magic of Music\ Tambourine Time\ Crayon Creations\ Count With Me\ Cereal Challenge\ Shape to Fit\ Point Out the Parts\ Nature Art\ Water the Plants\ Surprise!\ Rhythm Time\ Toddler Parade\ PARENTAL TIP: Playing with Siblings\ Baby Basketball\ The Noble Duke of York\ Tube Tricks\ The Choo-Choo Train\ Tantalizing Textures\ Open Shut Them!\ \ 24 Months and Up\ \ Beach-Ball Catch\ Balancing Act\ Puppet Play\ Train Trips\ PARENTAL TIP: The "No" Stage\ Pony Rides\ Head to Toes\ Circle Songs\ Scarf Tricks\ Ring-a-Ling\ Beanbag Bowling\ Who Are We?\ Footstep Fun\ Bath Time for Baby\ Care for Animals\ PARENTAL TIPS: The Many Forms of Play\ Magic Cups\ Beep, Beep\ Drive the Fire Truck\ Purse Treasures\ Touch and Tell\ Play With Clay\ It the Shoe Fits\ Mystery Sounds\ Doll Talk\ Color Clusters\ \ 30 Months and Up\ \ Water Targets\ Flashlight Fun\ PARENTAL TIP: Nature vs Nurture\ Hey Mr. Jumping Jack\ Up It Goes!\ Paper Puzzle\ Common Scents\ Teddy Bear Tunes\ On Target!\ Colorful Collages\ Beautiful Box\ Turn Around\ Mini Mimes\ Car Capers\ Funny Faces\ PARENTAL TIP: Toddler Talk\ Mighty Megaphones\ Ribbon Rings\ Magnify Matters\ Count and Seek\ Leaf Lineup\ Copycat\ \ Glossary Skills Index Index Acknowledgments
\ Chicago TribuneIf your active toddler is ready to go to the park before he's finished playing hide-and-seek -- always ready for the next activity -- Gymboree has the answer for you.\ \ \ \ \ \ Parents Express (Philadelphia)Designed to match key states in child development. The directions are clear and how the activity benefits the child is shown through easy to understand charts.\ \ \ \ Success Through Play MagazineWhat is so special about this book is that you won't be required to go and buy a host of expensive "developmental toys" but instead, the activities presented use every day items that you have around your house.... A terrific Baby Shower Gift that will empower parents to take active role in playing with their baby and provide many hours of fun for everyone.\ \ \
