Download or read book 365 Ways to Unplug Your Kids (for Awhile Anyway) written by Ted Burbank and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 365 Ways to Have Fun - No Electricity Required Childhood Play is Serious Business! Have you noticed that kids today don't know how to play? This book can help change that. Childhood play is serious business. Many studies have shown that childhood play assists in developing a child's: imagination, social skills, self esteem, ability to learn and physical fitness. A California Department of Education study indicates that a child's regular participation in outdoor activity produces a "measured mastery of science concepts by 27%". We fill our "Storehouse of Interests" when we are young adding only a few to the list as adults. If there is any truth in this statement, we then have the heavy responsibility of assuring that our children and grandchildren fill their "Storehouses" with as many interests as possible. That's why this book has been written. It is when we are young that we first experience the excitement of adventure, gain the confidence to try new things and, develop our zest for life. It is through play that our children not only have fun, but more importantly, discover interests and develop skills that will last their lifetime. How to use this book This book is designed to be used as a source of ideas and a listing of choices of things to do instead of watching TV or playing computer and video games. We have segregated activities into twenty two categories for convenience and ease of use.