Ways to Play

Going to school for the first time is a milestone moment and is often looked to with great excitement. Recess, math class, and silent reading time might be brand-new experiences that young children often want to learn how to do just right before they step foot in a classroom. There's no better time to practice raising a hand to answer a question than while playing with friends. Whether they want to play teacher or student, readers are sure to enjoy the great ideas for playing school written with pre-kindergarten readers in mind.

Many kids are in a hurry to grow up; they want to drive cars, go to work, and perhaps not be told what to do. This accessible text and accompanying full-color photographs encourage independent pretend play while age-appropriate language supports beginning readers. Whether they want to play house with baby dolls by themselves, or create a huge family with tons of pets with their friends, readers will find positive reinforcement and inspiration for any home their imagination can come up with in this book.

Learning an instrument is a great way to explore the fun and wonder of music. Whether it's the drums or the piano, learning how to play an instrument is an amazing and empowering creative experience that instills a sense of discipline, even for early learners. It's also a great way to write unique songs and play inspiring music with friends. From jamming out in a bedroom to learning an instrument at school, beginning readers will love exploring the world of music through full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate text.

There's never a shortage of ways to play when you get creative! Even without fancy sports or craft supplies, letting young readers explore the treasures found at home is a great way to invent a brand-new game. Allowing readers' imaginations to take over engages them in creative improvisation and builds confidence in their own logic. This book pairs full-color photographs with accessible text to show budding readers just how easy it is to turn ordinary household objects into an endless fountain of fun!

With the help of just a few friends, beginning readers can play some of the most fun games there are-sports! Kids of all ages only need a ball and a handful of fellow sports enthusiasts to unlock a world of fun. Whether it's baseball or basketball, everyone has a favorite sport. From kicking around a soccer ball to playing catch with friends, this book shows the many ways young readers can play through colorful photographs and age-appropriate text. Even reluctant athletes will learn that getting outside and playing is as easy as it is fun!

Taking care of a home takes up a lot of time, unless you have help. This book encourages readers to begin taking responsibility for cleaning up after themselves by making it fun. Accessible language and age-appropriate text is paired with full-color photographs of kids having a great time both playing cleanup and actually tidying up their toys to show readers what they can do to help their family. By highlighting tasks young readers can accomplish on their own, the main text inspires cheerful helpers and future neatness.

Even though we can't actually have pizza for dinner every night, when kids play that they are cooking, anything is possible! From baking a cake to setting up a full-fledged restaurant, the different ways to play kitchen are only limited by readers' imagination. Age-appropriate text encourages kids to use toy kitchen utensils, but also includes ways they can help in the kitchen with older family members. With text that supports new readers, this book may inspire the next great chef, or at least an imaginary one.

Growing up, it's important to learn that there are countless ways to play with friends. Just a few pieces of clothing and a couple of hats can help create an imaginary world full of wonder. Early readers will discover how much fun that world can be, thanks to full-color photographs paired with accessible text that shows children enjoying dress-up in a variety of ways. Whether trying on dresses or playing like a cowboy, readers learn there are lots of ways to have fun with just the clothes in your closet!

Growing up, it's important to learn that there are countless ways to play with friends. Just a few pieces of clothing and a couple of hats can help create an imaginary world full of wonder. Early readers will discover how much fun that world can be, thanks to full-color photographs paired with accessible text that shows children enjoying dress-up in a variety of ways. Whether trying on dresses or playing like a cowboy, readers learn there are lots of ways to have fun with just the clothes in your closet!

Learning an instrument is a great way to explore the fun and wonder of music. Whether it's the drums or the piano, learning how to play an instrument is an amazing and empowering creative experience that instills a sense of discipline, even for early learners. It's also a great way to write unique songs and play inspiring music with friends. From jamming out in a bedroom to learning an instrument at school, beginning readers will love exploring the world of music through full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate text.

In this charming book, beginning readers learn there's always something fun to do with your pets! Taking walks with the family dog or petting the family kitten are important steps in teaching caretaking and responsibility to young learners. Even feeding a pet goldfish is a great way to play with the family pet! This book, which pairs full-color photographs with accessible, age-appropriate text, shows that every interaction with a pet is a new way to help out and have fun!

The great outdoors is the best playground there is! A tree house can be an enchanted castle. An open field can be a great battlefield. From nature walks to imaginative play, the ideas in this beautiful book will help readers get creative with their outdoor play. Age-appropriate content and language perfect for new readers encourages getting outside to enjoy nature and be active with friends and family. Full-color photographs correlate with the accessible text aiding readers' understanding and inspiring them to play outside.

In the world of superheroes, no superpower is impossible. They can fly, run faster than a speeding bullet, stop time, and read others' minds. Who wouldn't want to pretend to be part of these amazing stories? With close text and picture correlation and age-appropriate language, this book caters to the superhero-loving kids learning to read. From dressing up to pretending to save the world, the imaginative text in this book inspires young superheroes to dream big and be whoever they'd like to be.

No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts.