Games with Books: Twenty-eight of the Best Children’s Books and How to

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DIVEveryone knows how important it is to read with children. But how can you continue your child’s learning experience and enjoyment of a story once you close the book?brbrIn her engaging new book, Peggy Kaye shows parents and teachers how to play learning games based on classic children’s books.iGames with Books/ifeatures 14 picture books, fromiHarold and the Purple Crayon/itoiBluesberries for Sal/iand 14 chapter books, fromiWinnie the Pooh/itoiCharlotte’s Web/i. For each book, Kaye provides a summary and then offers three to four games that will keep kids entertained while they are practicing valuable reading, writing and math skills. The games require few materials and can easily be played both in home and at school. They cover a wide skill and age range. In addition to her creative and fun approach to learning, Kaye offers a wonderful bonus in her new book: a selective list of great children’s books that no reader — young or old — will want to miss.br/divDIVAn extremely valuable resource for parents. — Betty Holmes, Director, United Federation of Teachers, Dial-a-TeacherbrbrKaye is a master at turning learning tasks into easy games. –iLibrary Journal/ibr/divDIVbPeggy Kaye/b, a tutor and eductional consultant, is the author ofiGames for Math/i,iGames for Writing/iand Giames for Learning/i. She has a master’s degree in early-childhood education from Columbia University’s Teachers College and has taught in both public and private elementary schools. She lives in New York City.br/div

 

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