500 Five Minute Games: Quick and Easy Activities for 3-6 Year Olds

I absolutely love the layout of the book and how well it is organized. The easy-reference table of contents in the front helps you find games and activities by genre. Some examples include active games, language games, listening games, math games, music games, relaxing games, science games and weather games. Listed under each genra are not only the names and pages of the activities, but also what skill the game works on or what lesson it teaches. In the back there is a terms index (say you are looking for something about dancing, or ice cubes or specific circle or rhyming games) as well as a skills index. The skills index allows you to search for games based on specific skills targeted, such as coordination, colors, counting, body awareness, self-esteem, social and friendship skills etc.With the ease of searching the internet today for activities, many reference books seem to be becoming obsolete. However this book, I have personally found, helps me to determine what it is I am looking for, as I am often just searching for a fun idea and am not sure what types of games to search for that would be appropriate for the setting.One thing I have found is that many of these are for a classroom setting and may not work for small groups of children (2-4 kids). Also, some require a little prep-work, although whatever is needed is typically minimal. My biggest (and relatively small) criticism is that a lot of rhyming or music is involved in many of the games, more than I personally would like to use. When you are working with a small group of kids and don't have much for musical equipment or talent for that matter, remembering the rhymes or songs and helping the kids in a productive way can be a bit of an unexpected challenge. But, as I said, this is a minor criticism that many will not find an issue.I highly recommend this book for teachers, group leaders, day-cares or anyone working with groups of children. Many of the games can be slightly adapted to include 2 year olds and I am sure 7 year olds as well, which slightly broadens the age range given. I would not recommend this book as a primary purchase if you are only working with small groups of kids (1-3 kids) as many of the games require more participation to really make good use of. If you have 4-5 children many of them can work if slightly changed, and some activities can definitely be done with one child. So for a primary book with small groups, not my favorite. However as a supplemental book, even for small groups, I would definitely recommend it.

Great book for preschoolers! So many fun ideas! I’ve been eyeing this one, and finally found a good price on a used one! Fast, quick shipping!

I bought this book 5 times over, I've even given it as a gift. Very user friendly with quick easy ideas. Lots of good lessons for transiting periods throughout the day in the classroom.

This is a terrific book for games for kids 3-6. Whenever I come prepared with these as a babysitter, kids were fully engaged and thrilled with the attention. (Off with the electronic gadgets & TV.) Sometimes games required props, but most things are easy to find, household items. Lots of sing-along lyrics (no music, most are familiar). What a great, imaginative collecton from someone who's obviously spent lots of time with kids. Soon I'll need the 7-10 edition.....!

I would recommend this book for a pre-school teacher, or kindergarten teacher. It's not what I expected, but it definitely looks to be a fun, educational book. One more tool, to help in your children's development. It shipped fast, with a few scratches, but over all, I believe it will be fun for my kids. Thank You

This is empowering for the brain-dead parent, too exhausted to keep playing a happy and enthusiastic pre-school teacher. My very strong-willed five year old boy needed no encouragement. After one game, he picks the book up whenever bored and we proceed to play. The games actually energize me, so it's a win-win with hardly any difficulty on my part. We like the three-hundred three-minute game book, too..

I came across this book while looking for another. I'm so glad I decided to purchase it. There are many great ideas in this. I've already tried a few out with the kids and they have enjoyed them all. Recommended for any teacher!

Excellent book that offers tons of activities to keep kids occupied.

More useful for school lessons than at home, and more suitable for children aged 4-7 years.

I like this book because it is very simple and clear to read which is so easy to use. Everything is shown on pictures which makes it more interesting. There are lots of rhymes and songs and funn activities for 3 year olds as well as older kids.I would buy this again.

I'm sure everyone can find something useful in the book. I already have and I can't wait a new school year to begin ;)

Most of the games involve a song / rhyme to be memorised .. which is tough with younger kids !

タイトルにあるとおり、500種類もの簡単なアクティビティが載っていますが、実際、子供が楽しんでやってくれそうなものは少ないかもしれません。ポエムがたくさん載っているのですが、Nativeではない教師と外国語として英語を学ぶ子供たちにはリズムもとりにくく、レッスンでは使いにくいかなぁと思います。でも、この本に載っているアクティビティをヒントにして、楽しいものに広げられそうなものもありました。アメリカの子供たちはこういうふうに英語を学んでいくんだなぁ、というような、参考にはなると思います。