The Everything Big Book of Party Games

The Everything Big Book of Party Games
Author: Carrie Sever
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2014-02-18
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1440572968

Tons of party games, including popular "minute-to-win" challenges! What's the secret to the best parties? Games--and the sillier, the better! Get your guests out of their chairs and into the fun with activities guaranteed to keep everyone laughing, including: Cookie Face (Who can walk the farthest with a cookie on his forehead?) Two Truths and a Lie (Which one is the lie?) Improv in a Bag (Teams come up with a skit using household items.) Mummy Wrap (A race to make the fastest toilet-paper mummy.) Human Bowling (Just like it sounds!) And many more, including scavenger hunts, truth-or-dare ideas, holiday games, and do-it-yourself challenges. The Everything Big Book of Party Games is packed with tons of games for groups of all levels and sizes and for a variety of occasions, from kids' birthday celebrations to holiday parties to vacations and more. With this book in hand, you'll have all you need to throw parties to remember!

Fun and Exciting Party Games for Kids: The Ultimate Guide to Birthdays, Celebrations and Memorable Parties

Fun and Exciting Party Games for Kids: The Ultimate Guide to Birthdays, Celebrations and Memorable Parties
Author: Gerard Assey
Publisher: Gerard Assey
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2024-08-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

Make every party for children unforgettable with "Fun and Exciting Party Games for Kids- The Ultimate Guide to Birthdays, Celebrations, and Memorable Parties" This master guide is packed with 50 thrilling games designed to bring joy, laughter, and excitement to any celebration. From creative crafts and silly challenges to adventurous hunts and playful competitions, this book has something for every age group and occasion. Easy-to-follow instructions and tips ensure smooth organization, allowing parents and party planners to create a seamless and delightful experience. Whether it's a birthday bash, holiday festivity, or any gathering, transform it into a magical event with these engaging activities. With this book, you’ll turn ordinary parties into extraordinary memories, ensuring that every child leaves with a smile and every host feels the joy of a successful event. Dive into this treasure trove of fun and make your next party the best one yet!

Vintage Party Games

Vintage Party Games
Author: Marion Paull
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781782492580

Learn about the origins of perenially popular games and toys, and read about lost classics and nostalgic party traditions in “Vintage Party Games”. Let Marion Paull take you on a rose-tinted journey through the world of the party game, beginning with Playtime Before Computers, when children played with toys such as humming tops, tin noisemakers, rocking horses, and more, many of which are still enjoyed today. In Playing Outside, find out the story behind Hopscotch, Tug o’ War, and Capture the Flag, all of which will make you want to run outside and return to your childhood. In Party Time, there are fun facts about Pass the Parcel, Blind Man’s Buff, Ring a Ring o’Roses, What’s the Time Mr Wolf? and more, and you can also learn the key ingredients of a great party game, one of which is the importance of getting everyone involved. While Parlor Games can be more sedate, these are excellent for exercising your general knowledge and quick thinking, with favorites such as I Spy and Charades, all profiled here. There is also a detailed section on boardgames, so many of which are still played today, such as Snakes and Ladders, Backgammon, and Chinese checkers. You will become a games aficionado with this handy treasure-trove of intriguing facts and stories.

Elevating Child Care

Elevating Child Care
Author: Janet Lansbury
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2024-04-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0593736168

A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

If You Give a Pig a Pancake

If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Author: Laura Numeroff
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2022-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063075326

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles... Readers will delight in the story of an accommodating little girl who tries to keep up with the whims of a busy little pig. Fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will love this perfect addition to the series! The If You Give... series is a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, these books are perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!" Other favorites in Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's bestselling series include: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake If You Give a Dog a Donut If You Give a Moose a Muffin If You Give a Mouse a Cookie If You Give a Pig a Party

The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 9
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1504080246

The complete text of one of the most important speeches in American history, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln arrived at the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to remember not only the grim bloodshed that had just occurred there, but also to remember the American ideals that were being put to the ultimate test by the Civil War. A rousing appeal to the nation’s better angels, The Gettysburg Address remains an inspiring vision of the United States as a country “conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”

Theater Games for the Classroom

Theater Games for the Classroom
Author: Viola Spolin
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1986
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810140042

A collection of games and music to aid the drama teacher and give ideas for varied classes.

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
Author: Annette Whipple
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641601698

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

501 TV-Free Party Games for Kids

501 TV-Free Party Games for Kids
Author: Hinkler Books
Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2005
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781741218688

501 Party Games for Kids gives you all the ideas and advice you need to ensure your child's next party is perfect. Whether your kids like fashion, fossils or football, there's sure to be an ideal game for them. The 501 games contained in this book are TV-free and encourage children to be creative, imaginative and active.