Synopses & Reviews
Recent studies have shown that children in todayand#8217;s world spend more than three hours daily in front of the TV. Educators suggest that this habit causes obesity and apathy in children. What can we do?
Instead of Watching TV offers kids alternatives to TV or videogames. These ideas permit parents to enjoy a few minutes at their childrenand#8217;s sides and provide the means for kids to enjoy themselves on their own as well.
Some of the activities include understanding the phases of the moon through a game, learning how to make a "telephone," and creating an animated book. Instead of watching and#147;the idiot box,and#8221; children four to twelve years old can discover, communicate, and learn:
and#149; Simple and fun crafts
and#149; Games for inside the house
and#149; Cooking recipes for kids
and#149; Safe scientific experiments
About the Author
Anna Huete is a writer and specialized editor. Sheand#8217;s also the happy mother of two children.