My Wish Lists Login / Join

Unplugged Play

No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun.

By: Bobbi Conner

Write A Review

Paperback | 18 July 2007 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
516 Pages

Age
1 - 10

Grade
P - K

Dimensions(cm)
23 x 20.2 x 2.3

Paperback

$41.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $10.44 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

"The Unplugged Play Book" is the family bible of hands-on fun, a parent-friendly encyclopaedia of over 700 games and variations, with not a screen, plug, chip, disk or battery in sight. Here are games to play alone and games to play with siblings and friends. Games to play indoors and games for outside. Toddler games, ten-year-olds' games and games for the whole family. There are craft projects, puppet ideas, music activities, card games, guessing games, plus loads of ideas for keeping little kids busy nearby. There's stuff to do with cardboard boxes, with balloons, with muffin tins, with paper grocery sacks. There's how to draw a sidewalk masterpiece in chalk, design a castle, organize a treasure hunt, make silly hats from plastic tubs, build forts and ramps for toy cars and trucks. And dozens of special-occasion games, including birthday party ideas, themes and activities. Woven throughout are not only the reasons to play unplugged - why it's essential for whole development, how it builds intelligence, encourages problem-solving and self-control, boosts creativity and inner strength of character - but also invaluable help for parents, from lists of best toys (and gadgets turned into toys) to dealing with issues of sharing, shyness, party meltdowns, safety and much more.

Industry Reviews

"Top quality brain food for parents. Bobbi Conner consistently offers the best public radio there is for child-aware people, and everyone can afford it." - Dr. Penelope Leach, developmental psychologist and author of YOUR BABY AND CHILD."

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Kids & Children's Books Picture Books & Early Learning Interactive & Activity Books & Packs Children's Non-Fiction Hobbies, Quizzes, Puzzles, Toys & Games for Children Non-Fiction Family & Health Parenting: Advice & Issues Relationships & Families: Advice & Issues Personal & Social Issues Body & Health for Children & Teenagers

More in Hobbies, Quizzes, Puzzles, Toys & Games for Children

Winnie-The-Pooh Advent Calendar Book Collection

24 days of the original stories and poetry

Novelty Book

RRP $45.00

$29.99

33%
OFF

SIGNED COPY

Barbie: Pop-Up Fashion

Barbie

Board Book

RRP $29.99

$18.99

37%
OFF

Barbie: How To Draw

Barbie

Paperback

RRP $17.99

$10.99

39%
OFF

Barbie: Dress-Up Sticker Book

Barbie

Paperback

RRP $19.99

$12.99

35%
OFF

The Rupert Annual 2027

Hardcover

RRP $29.99

$24.99

17%
OFF

We're Going to Santa's Workshop

A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Adventure (The Bunnies of Hoppity Hill)

Paperback

RRP $16.99

$15.99

You Are Here : The Official Guidebook - GeoGuessr

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 30

100 world-famous crossword puzzles

Paperback

RRP $17.99

$16.75

Minecraft Annual 2027

Hardcover

RRP $22.99

$18.75

18%
OFF

Pokemon Encyclopedia

Horizon's Edition

Hardcover

RRP $24.99

$21.75

13%
OFF

Winnie the Pooh [Deluxe Centenary Edition]

Official Highly Collectable Special 100th Anniversary Facsimile Edition

Boxed, Slipcased or Casebound

RRP $49.99

$38.75

22%
OFF

Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex

Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3

Paperback

RRP $19.99

$16.75

16%
OFF

How to Build LEGO Minecraft Houses

Hardcover

RRP $35.00

$28.75

18%
OFF

Minecraft Dungeons 2

Sticker Activity Book

Paperback

RRP $14.99

$14.75

Where's Wally? The Great Picture Hunt

From the original search-and-find series - a fast-paced spotting game book with dancing, monsters, vampires and art exhibitions, perfect present for boys and girls and teenage fans

Paperback

RRP $17.99

$16.75

Pokemon Encyclopedia

Expanded Final Edition

Hardcover

RRP $34.99

$26.75

24%
OFF

Fart Bingo

Game

RRP $39.99

$22.75

43%
OFF

LEGO Ninjago Secret World of the Ninja New Edition

With Exclusive Lloyd LEGO Minifigure

Hardcover

RRP $34.99

$28.75

18%
OFF

Magic Beach 35th Anniversary Edition

35th Anniversary Edition

Hardcover

RRP $24.99

$16.00

36%
OFF

Winnie-the-Pooh

The Little Book of Wisdom

Hardcover

RRP $19.99

$18.75

Pokecology

An Illustrated Guide To Pokemon Ecology

Paperback

RRP $29.99

$23.75

21%
OFF

5-Minute Maisy Stories

(A Bedtime Read-Aloud Picture Book Collection for Kids Ages 2-5)

Hardcover

RRP $16.99

$15.99

Who Did This Poo?

A Matching & Memory Game

Game

RRP $24.99

$15.75

37%
OFF

Dinosaur Bingo

(An Easy-To-Play Game for Children and Families)

Game

RRP $45.00

$24.75

45%
OFF

Preface
Play Matters: Why-and How-I Wrote This Book	p. ix
Introduction: The Power of Play	p. xi
Dare to Unplug	p. xii
What's Wrong with Electronic Play?	p. xvi
How to Use This Book	p. xxii
Toddler Play (age 1 to 2)	p. 1
Solo Play	p. 4
Busy-Body Play	p. 4
Busy-Body Play on-the-Go	p. 17
Clapping and Counting Games	p. 21
Spontaneous Solo Play	p. 24
Role-Play and Pretend Play	p. 30
Play Ideas for Parent and Child	p. 36
Indoor Play	p. 36
Rhyming Games	p. 36
Songs and Lullabies	p. 38
Reading Aloud	p. 40
Action Games	p. 42
Arts and Crafts	p. 46
Outdoor Play	p. 53
Beach Day	p. 58
Let it Snow!	p. 59
Playing with Others	p. 61
Indoor Play	p. 62
Pretend Play	p. 63
Art Play for Two or More	p. 67
Musical Play	p. 70
Outdoor Play	p. 72
Birthday Party Play	p. 76
Create a Party Itinerary	p. 77
Mom & Me or Dad & Me Party Activities	p. 78
Play Stations	p. 83
Group Play Activities	p. 86
Preschool Play (age 3 to 5)	p. 91
Solo Play	p. 91
Busy-Body Play	p. 96
Self-Directed Play	p. 109
Arts and Crafts	p. 117
Spontaneous Art	p. 119
Creative Crafts	p. 126
Play Ideas for Parent and Child	p. 129
Reading Aloud	p. 129
Tell Me a Story!	p. 131
Indoor Play	p. 134
Board Games and Card Games	p. 138
In the Car	p. 139
Crafts	p. 142
Outdoor Play	p. 147
Playing with Others	p. 151
Pretend Play	p. 151
Musical Play	p. 171
Make Your Own Musical Instruments	p. 174
Sing It!	p. 176
Sing Your Own Family Songs	p. 180
Games and Activities Around the House	p. 182
Craft Activities	p. 187
Outdoor Play	p. 189
Beach Day	p. 199
Let It Snow!	p. 200
Birthday Party Play and Large Group Games	p. 203
Arrival Activities	p. 204
Birthday Party Arts and Crafts	p. 205
Cake-Time Activities	p. 210
Indoor Party (Group) Games	p. 212
Outdoor Party (Group) Games	p. 226
Ten Terrific Theme Parties	p. 237
Grade School Play (age 6 to 10)	p. 241
Solo Play	p. 244
Kitchen Table Play	p. 244
Indoor Play	p. 250
Arts and Crafts	p. 256
Outdoor Play	p. 265
Let's Play Ball!	p. 266
Play Ideas for Parent and Child	p. 273
Indoor Play	p. 273
Kitchen Table Play	p. 273
Reading Aloud	p. 276
Craft Activities	p. 284
Outdoor Play	p. 289
Playing with Others	p. 291
Indoor Play	p. 292
Theatrics and Music	p. 298
Guessing Games and Wordplay	p. 301
Outdoor Play	p. 304
Beach Day	p. 318
Let It Snow!	p. 320
Birthday Party and Large Group Games	p. 322
Indoor Party (Group) Games	p. 324
Outdoor Party Games	p. 331
Water Play Party Games	p. 349
Large Group Games	p. 352
Sunday Afternoon Play Club	p. 352
family Game Night	p. 359
What Goes on at family Game Night?	p. 359
Games that Require Moving About Indoors	p. 360
Games Played at the Kitchen Table	p. 360
Classic Board Games for Family Game Night	p. 361
Games for Outdoors	p. 361
Family Game Night Favorites	p. 362
The Well-Stocked Toy Cupboards	p. 365
The Toddler Toy Cupboard	p. 365
For Freestyle Play	p. 365
Household Items	p. 366
For Arts and Crafts	p. 366
For Music	p. 367
The Preschool Toy Cupboard	p. 368
For Freestyle Play	p. 368
For Building, Inventing, and Creating	p. 368
For Outdoor Play	p. 368
Household Items	p. 369
For Arts and Crafts	p. 370
For Music 371 Store-Bought Games	p. 371
The Grade School Toy Cupboard	p. 372
For Freestyle Play	p. 372
For Outdoor Play	p. 372
Household Items	p. 373
For Arts and Crafts	p. 374
For Music	p. 375
Board and Card Games	p. 375
Parent Planner	p. 377
Index	p. 379
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Unplugged Play

No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun.

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Hobbies, Quizzes, Puzzles, Toys & Games for Children

Winnie-The-Pooh Advent Calendar Book Collection

24 days of the original stories and poetry

Barbie: Pop-Up Fashion

Barbie

Barbie: How To Draw

Barbie

Barbie: Dress-Up Sticker Book

Barbie

The Rupert Annual 2027

We're Going to Santa's Workshop

A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Adventure (The Bunnies of Hoppity Hill)

You Are Here

The Official Guidebook

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 30

100 world-famous crossword puzzles

Minecraft Annual 2027

Pokemon Encyclopedia

Horizon's Edition

Winnie the Pooh [Deluxe Centenary Edition]

Official Highly Collectable Special 100th Anniversary Facsimile Edition

Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex

Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3

How to Build LEGO Minecraft Houses

Minecraft Dungeons 2

Sticker Activity Book

Where's Wally? The Great Picture Hunt

From the original search-and-find series - a fast-paced spotting game book with dancing, monsters, vampires and art exhibitions, perfect present for boys and girls and teenage fans

Pokemon Encyclopedia

Expanded Final Edition

Fart Bingo

LEGO Ninjago Secret World of the Ninja New Edition

With Exclusive Lloyd LEGO Minifigure

Magic Beach 35th Anniversary Edition

35th Anniversary Edition

Winnie-the-Pooh

The Little Book of Wisdom

Pokecology

An Illustrated Guide To Pokemon Ecology

5-Minute Maisy Stories

(A Bedtime Read-Aloud Picture Book Collection for Kids Ages 2-5)

Who Did This Poo?

A Matching & Memory Game

Dinosaur Bingo

(An Easy-To-Play Game for Children and Families)

This product is categorised by