May 12th, 2008

Posted by Melitsa in play activities, Roundups, Sites to visit

Stuck for play ideas?……..

Sometimes we get caught up in thinking that getting your child lots of toys is the answer. Here at play-activities we use toys but try and use everyday things we have at home to stimulate, enrich and cause the kids to have some darn good engrossing fun!

There are lots of great books to help kick start your imagination and lead your children to enjoy their childhood job- play. See our recommendations.

Today’s giveaway

Book cover

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder

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All winners will be chosen on the last day(Friday) of the blog party. Notified by email.
Winner: Congratulations Thien-Kim !

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Melitsa Avila is a former teacher, mother of three boys and military wife who talks about living an intentional play lifestyle using practical and everyday play activities to do with the under 5s. She publishes related ebooks & newsletters. Melitsa is the host and producer of a weekly Early Childhood radio show: Raising Playful Tots bringing parents and carers together with Early childhood practitioners. Thanks for reading!

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http://kristiniac.blogspot.com Kristinia

We joined your newsletter as well, I’m constantly looking for new activities for younger children! I have soon to be 3 of my own , plus I’m studying early education.
martha

this is my first time at your site, and I just love it. Thanks.
http://frugonomics101.blogspot.com/ Marin

Thanks, I’m always looking for new activities to do with my sons.
http://mommymeryl.blogspot.com Meryl

Sounds like an interesting read. . .love your blog!
http://homeworkermother.blogspot.com Dawn

I would love for my children to be more outdoorsy. Looking forward to some great ideas.
http://seattlemomoftwo.blogspot.com Sheila

I’ve heard good things about that book!
michelle rosborough

Count me in
http://thinkmama.blogspot.com Nicole J.

This book is a must-read. I borrowed it from the library last year and would love to add it to my parenting bookshelf so I can share it with friends.
http://laugh-learn-love.blogspot.com/ Deneal

I’m really excited to have found your site through Mommy Fest. I’m looking forward to adding to my stockpile of activities to do with my little one. I’m sure some of them will wind up on our blog as well (with credit to you of course!). Thanks!

Oh and as for the book, my four year old is already a little scientist. He loves anything living, so this book is definitely on my must have list. How nice of you to be giving one away.
http://lifewithheathens.blogspot.com Jo

I have been wanting to get ahold of this book for awhile now. Definitely count me in!
http://palmersf.blogspot.com Shannon

I would love to win!
My child has some developmental delays and no activities with him would be great!
http://play-activities.com/blog/book-giveaway-1/ Kristie

Sounds like a great book. Can’t wait to try some new activities with my little angel and my preschool children as well!
http://HerBigIdea.com HerBigIdea ~ Elaine

Thanks for the comment on my blog HerBigIdea.com. I love your website and blog, especially being a former elementary school teacher. My son was born with a rare birth defect affecting his eyes so he has been going to early intervention classes since he was 5 months old. They do “play therapy” with him. I’ve learned so much about child development and just being a better parent from watching them just play. Your product is perfect for ANY parent.
http://passionandart.blogspot.com Thien-Kim

I just forwarded your website to my moms group. I do a lot of art related activities with my daughter, so I’m looking forward to learning more about different types to play!
julie

love the mommyfest..love giveaways..especially with preschool items

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