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The Five Minute Parent offers fun and fast ways to create small treasures and lasting memories with children. Projects include games, outdoor play, family fun, crafts for all ages, puppet-making, and many more activities that are perfect for play dates, rainy-day boredom busting and overall family togetherness. Each project is illustrated for easier understanding, and is also supplemented with either a joke, tidbit of trivia, famous quote, or a funny riddle. A comprehensive index and an appendix of parent and family resource centers by state are also included.This book is for every time your child asks you to play, and you're tempted to say, "Not now. Maybe later." In the time it takes to check email, load the laundry or write a grocery list, you now have 115 fast, fabulous, fun things to do with your little one. This book turns five minutes together into a treasury of new experiences neither of you will ever forget. This is not about keeping your child busy while you do something else. It's for anyone who wants to build strong bonds with their child...and have fun doing it! So the next time your child asks, "Will you play with me?" open this book and say, "Sure!"

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Children's

Handicraft

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Publié par	Bayou Publishing
Date de parution	01 mai 2018
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781886298842
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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The Five Minute Parent
Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones
Deborah Shelton
Illustrated by Frankie Gordon
© 2018, 2002 by Deborah Shelton
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission of the publisher.
Cover Design by George Foster
Back Cover Writing by Susan Kendrick
First Edition 10 9 8 7 6 Printed in the United States of America Published by Bayou Publishing 2524 Nottingham, Houston, TX 77005 Phone: 713-526-4558 www.BayouPublishing.com
ISBN : 978-1-886298-13-2 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-886298-64-4 (ebk /ePDF)
ISBN: 978-1-886298-84-2 (ebk / ePUB)
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001132542
Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication (Provided by Quality Books, Inc.)
Shelton, Deborah (Deborah L.)
The five minute parent : fun & fast activities for you and your little ones / Deborah Shelton ; illustrated by Frankie Gordon. -- 1st.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-886298-13-0
1. Family recreation. 2. Games. 3. Cookery. 4. Handicraft. I. Gordon, Frankie. II. Title.
GV182.7.S54 2002 790.1’91
QBI02-701527
Dedication:
This book is for my beautiful son Kizer, who has shown me that time spent with him is one thing I will never regret.
What People Are Saying About The Five Minute Parent
“This is a wonderful book and I am sure any parent or caregiver could use it over and over again. I am a coordinator of a resource center and the activities are just the kind we could use for our students. Thanks!”
— Linda Cross
Coordinator, Reiley Family Resource Center, Alexandria, Kentucky
“I wish I had this book when my children were young—but now I have it for when the grandchildren come to visit.”
— Connie Dean, Mother of 5, Grandmother of 6
“ The Five Minute Parent is a book every parent of young children should have in their home. An instant boredom buster that stimulates creativity and learning!”
— Heidi Hoff, Publisher of Preschool Planet
“If you want an enriching experience, share the projects in The Five Minute Parent with your child. You will both grow in the process.”
— Jane Jacobs, Program Director,
Special Programs Organized Recreational Therapy (S.P.O.R.T.), City of LaPorte, Texas
“The interesting thing is that there are activities that my 12 year old can do, as well as ones for her younger brothers. My wife and I especially like the cost effectiveness of the activities. The kids have fun, we have fun and everybody is happy!
— Manuel Cuevas, Father of 3
“A creative complement to homeschool curriculum.”
— Martha Jenke, Homeschooling Mother of 4
“As a long-time home educator, I appreciate the easy-to-use ideas in this warm-hearted book. The Five Minute Parent is one of those resources I wish I’d had available to me when my own three children were preschool age. How much fun today’s parents will have now that Deborah Shelton’s book is on the market!”
— Deborah Taylor-Hough, Editor of Bright-Kids newsletter
“I want to take this book with me to all of my babysitting jobs!”
— Kimberly Romero, age 14
“Wonderful, practical ideas for turning the desire for quality fun time with kids into a reality!”
— Anne Grizzle, LMSW-ACP, Family Therapist
“This book is a godsend to a homeschooling parent. I love the fact that it reminded me to do fun things with my kids (not just make their schooling fun and interesting) so that I’m also a parent who does cool things with them in addition to a mom who’s teaching them daily.”
— Jannai Phelps, Homeschooling Mother of 4
“This is a recipe for fun!”
— Kandace Savitsky, Devoted Aunt of 8
Introduction
I will never forget the day I decided to write this book. My 2 ½-year-old son and I were at home together, in the office. I sat at one end of the desk, staring at the computer screen, watching the cursor race as my finger tapped furiously on the backspace key, while my son sat at the opposite end, watching the portable television. My latest parenting article was no match for the dreaded Writer’s Block. “Mommy, I want to go camping,” my son interrupted.
Without taking my eyes from the screen, I answered, “Not right now Sweetie. Mommy’s working now…maybe this weekend,” and continued typing.
“But I want to go camping now Mommy!” he wailed. I turned to see tears on the verge of spilling over his cheeks. He kept pointing at the television, which featured a happy sitcom family enjoying a camping trip in the woods. I looked at the tears again, then shot a glance at the computer screen. “Finding Time for ‘Quality’ Time” was all that had survived the backspace key.
That’s when it hit me: Don’t wait for the weekend! Five short minutes later, my son and I transformed our living room into a sofa-cushion-and-bed-sheet camping ground. He was thrilled, we had a ton of fun, and I subsequently defeated Writer’s Block.
The Five Minute Parent is for parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers and families. Most of all, it is for children who want to see and experience their world NOW, and for adults who catch themselves saying, “Maybe this weekend”. Have you ever noticed how many things in our lives get put off until the weekend? The Five Minute Parent is not only about finding more time to spend with our children, but also finding more creative ways to spend the time we already have.
The activities in The Five Minute Parent are ideal for play dates, rainy-day blues busting, and overall family fun. Most of the projects call for materials that you probably already have in your home. If not, use that as an excuse to visit your favorite craft supply store.
At the back of this book, you will find a comprehensive index that lists the activities by their names and also by their materials. The appendix offers a brief directory of parent resource centers by state. Parent resource centers provide support in the form of counseling, parent training classes, special needs assistance, family literacy programs and much more.
I hope you enjoy this book, and remember: Don’t wait for the weekend! No matter how hectic your schedule, you can create small treasures and lasting memories with your children in just minutes!
Have fun!
Deborah Shelton
Contents
1: Getting Organized
2: Adventures In Art
Sand Scribbles
Painting Press
Handprint Art
Tissue Paper Collage
Splitter-Splatters
Seashell Memories
Rocky Colors
Creative Faces
Smooch Picture
Sheet Murals
3: Weird & Wacky Science Experiments
Tornado In a Jar
Moo Juice Science
Egg In a Bottle
Floating Needle
Bending Water
Slimey Goop
Chemical Balloon
Wave Maker
Coin Overflow
Bubbles
4: Writing and Wishing You Were Here
Felt Story Board
Flip Books
My Color Books
Letter Puzzles
Book Name Plates
“ Wish You Were Here” Postcards
Touch and Feel Book
Bedroom Mailboxes
Family Quote Book
Life Guessing
5: Games and Sports, of Sorts
Balloon Tennis
Balloon Tap
Picture Concentration
Egg Walk
Suitcase Relay Race
Bottle Bowling
Red Light/Green Light
Simon Says
Where Is the Ball?
Charades
6: Family Fun Time
Movie Madness Party
Tenacious Tongue Twisters
Community Helper
Sentence Stories
Indoor Camping
Time In a Box
Bubble Blowers
Face Trace
Safety Day
Family First-Aid Kit
“ People Who Love Me” List
Family Interviews
7: Easy Crafts for All Ages
CD Sun Catchers
Cereal Box Puzzles
Paper Plate Pouch
Felt Car Freshener
Wish Can
Button Flowers
Crayon Cards
Can Carriers
Handprint Rainbow
Fashion Jewelry
Looney Laces
Refrigerator Magnets
8: Music, Movement and Mayhem
Water Orchestra
Tambourines
Karaoke Show
Fashion Show
Dance Party Invitations
Dance Party
Dancing Streamers
Indoor “Ice Skating”
Animal Walk Parade
9: Puppets, Critters and Creepy-Crawlies
Wooden Spoon Doll
Sweet Gum Spiders
Lunch Puppets
Magnet Dolls
Pretend Ant Farm
Sock Pals
Pet Rocks
Fingerprint Critters
Turtle Puppets
Rainbow Fish
10: Celebrations Using Your Imagination
Beaded Valentine Hearts
USA Sun Visor
Star of David Decoration
New Year’s Noise Makers
Chenille Snowflakes
Cotton Ball Chicks
Kwanzaa Necklace
Mother’s Day Fond Memories Jar
Father’s Day Top 10 Lists
Patriotic Jellybeans
Minimal Mummy
11: Cooking and Munching In the Kitchen
Gummy Jell-O ®
Colored Ice
Candy Necklace
No-Bake Banana Crunch Cookies
Whipped Cream Letters
Bread Art
Yummy Finger Painting
Popsicles
Sandwich Shapes
Munchable Mix
12: Outside Fun Guide
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Nature Log
Giant Bubble Blower
Rain Stick
Scavenger Hunt
Coffee Can Stilts
Chalk Designs
Water Bonanza
Water Balloon Toss
Sun Spots
Sun Tea
Shadow Tag
Appendix: Family Resource Centers by State
Index
Household items to save:
• coffee cans
• cardboard tubes (from paper towels, wrapping paper, etc.)
• metal pie tins
• shoeboxes
• baby food jars
• plastic soda bottles
• compact discs
• magazines (for cut-outs)

1: Getting Organized

Have the right supplies (and know where they are)!

Having a craft supply box readily available is essential for completing any project—not to mention those that require only a few minutes to complete. The most convenient option is to stock a small bookshelf with the following containers and materials:
◊ Plastic Bins or Shoeboxes: Fill with crayons, felt scraps, fabric, magazine cut-outs, glue, tape, bottles of paint, etc.
◊ Coffee Cans: Place paintbrushes, markers, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners (chenille stems) in decorated coffee cans. Use different sizes of cans to hold different materials.
◊ Baby Food Jars: Small items such as beads, buttons and googly eyes fit neatly into baby food jars, which can be stored together in a shoebox.
◊ Empty Shelf: Save a space for pads of