READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 VOL 2 ISSUE 3 OCTOBER 2014 | Page 48

If you’ve ever taught a class or tried to find something to occupy a toddler’s time, you know how hard it can be to find simple, inexpensive craft ideas that don’t send you into a stress spiral just attempting to do them with the children. This book is full of simple crafts that take minimal supplies and often use throwaway items from around the house. With the holiday’s coming up it just might make your time less stressful and a little more joyful. llll FOUR STARS Most parents of young children have asked themselves at one time or another whether they are ignoring their child’s need for development by allowing them to play or if they are robbing their child of their youth if they attempt to teach while they play. This book looks at social and emotional development through play offering parents 50 ideas along with concept and implementation strategies. It reinforces the fact that when you are small playing IS learning. It simply helps parents realize how the play is engaging their child and what concepts are being introduced through the various ideas for play. lllll FIVE STARS K PIC IAL R ITO ED K R PIC IAL ITO ED