Roly Poly Oppy Poppy Bead
My wonderful friend, Margi, who grew up in Zimbabwe (where kids knew how to entertain themselves!) taught me how to make this super cute Roly Poly Oppy Poppy Bead which wobbles and bobbles as it rolls down a half-pipe track. Materials: 2″ x 4″ piece of aluminum foil marble small metal tin (like one that hold bandages or breath mints) long carboard tube scissors Center your marble...
Read MoreThanks Copperfield Book Review
A big thank you to Paula Day at Copperfield Book Review for taking the time to write about PLAY THESE GAMES! Paula says, “ If it’s a rainy day, or if you just want to get your kids away from their video games for a while, you’ll enjoy skimming through this book to find something fun to do together.” I couldn’t agree more! Bonus, you’ll find tons of great ideas on...
Read MoreThanks for the Review To Read or Not To Read
Marcie over at the To Read or Not To Read blog gave PLAY THESE GAMES 5 Willies (as in Willie Shakespeare, that is). How cool is that? “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.” I’m quoting The Bard here, friends. But best of all, she quoted Phineas and Ferb in her review, too…dude, Shakespeare and Ph & F in the same post…awesome! Check out her other...
Read MoreThanks Crystal Book Review!
Special thanks to Viviane Crystal over at Crystal Book Review for her kind words about PLAY THESE GAMES! Viviane says, “Heather Swain has put together 101 games that range from the simple to complex but which are guaranteed to involve everyone who want to have fun!” I love the idea of people hanging out being goofy together, kids and grown ups alike. Check out all the other great...
Read MoreThanks to Candace’s Book Blog
Many thanks to Candace at Candace’s Book Blog for her great review of PLAY THESE GAMES. My favorite line, “There were other things that I immediately got excited about because it’s so simple (I like simple!) that I was smacking myself for not thinking of it already!” Ha…nothing like making people want to smack themselves. Check out her blog for this and other great...
Read MoreButton Catapult video with Beanie and Budgie!
When my wonderful editor Meg asked if the kids and I would like to come into the Penguin studio to make a how-to video, we jumped at the chance! (I think Beanie and Budgie were mostly excited that they would get out of school early.) We had a great time making the button catapult.
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