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Fitzpatrick, Kathleen; Charters, W. W., Jr. – 1985
Intended for parents of gifted students, the manual provides suggestions for understanding and working with the gifted child. The first section includes an overview of the nature of giftedness, talent, creativity, and intelligence; an analysis of special problems encountered by the gifted student (underachievement, cultural differences, learning…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Millersville State Coll., PA. Educational Development Center. – 1974
This booklet contains materials designed to help parents develop "parenting" skills during the years when the child is at home prior to entering school. Areas covered by the materials include rainy day activities, home safety, nutrition and health, creativity in young children, baby sitters, various aspects of child development, family crises, and…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Creative Development
Perry, Susan K.; Espeland, Pamela, Ed. – 1990
Recognizing that children need enrichment at home, this book offers hundreds of unusual ways for kids and parents to spend time together. It also demonstrates the fun people can have while learning, and the learning that goes on while having fun. Using this book as a guide, parents and children can survey new subjects ranging from cultural…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Childrens Games, Creative Activities, Creative Development
Perry, Susan K. – 2001
Noting children's need for enrichment at home, this book offers hundreds of unusual ways for children and parents to spend time together. Using this book as a guide, parents and children can survey new subjects ranging from cultural diversity to photography, journal keeping, psychology, food science, gardening, and sports science. The activities…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Childrens Games, Creative Activities, Creative Development
Burtt, Kent Garland – 1984
Containing over 200 quality time activities for preschool-age children and their parents, "Smart Times" is designed to promote the development of children's physical, social, and cognitive skills and to help parents and children enjoy each other's company more. Recipes for fun and learning are provided to stimulate imagination, promote…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Games
Segal, Marilyn; Bardige, Betty – 2000
Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years undergo profound transitions in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning as well as and in their educational and peer experiences. This book, the fifth in the "Your Child at Play" series, describes the types of play activities children engage in as they explore ideas, interact with friends…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Children, Cognitive Development