Every Child Is a Genius: 365 Fun and Easy Ways to Develop Your Child's Gifts Book

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Today's Fast-Lane Families and the Impact of Busyness on our Lives
What Our Children Need to Succeed in the Twenty-First Century
This Book Isn't About
Bringing Fun Back into Family Life and Education
Chapter 1. Beyond Dick and Jane
Reading Each Day Helps Keep Boredom at Bay
The Well-Stocked, Well-Organized Family Library on a Budget
Tips, Tricks, and Games to Help Teach a Struggling Child to Read
Literary Adventures the Whole Family Will Love
Chapter 2. Pencil It In
Putting a Child's Thoughts on Paper
Organized Thought Grows from Fun Family Writing Games
From Neighborhood Newspapers to National Magazines
Family Publishing for Fun and Profit
Chapter 3. From Boring to Board Games
Learning Math Skills in a Roll of the Dice
Banking on Budgeting Skills with Monopoly
Card Sharks and Other Mathematicians
Fun with Food and Fractions
Chapter 4. From Earth to Sky-Everyday Science
How Does a Garden Grow?
Chemistry Begins in the Kitchen
A Telescope Can Take Your Child Beyond This Earth
Family Science Expeditions in Unexpected Places
Chapter 5. Welcome to the Computer Age
What Can You Do with a Home Computer?
Computer Literacy for Today and Tomorrow
Making Your Way Through a Maze of Software Options
Navigating the Internet and Making It Safe for Your Kids
Chapter 6. Historically Speaking
Every Family Has a History-Mapping Yours
A Day at the Museum, or a Sunday Drive?
Learning About History the Easy Way-Together
Would a Video Be a Good Idea?
Chapter 7. Other Places, Other Cultures
The Success of Geography Programs on Television
Travel the World from Your Kitchen Table
Puzzled About Europe or the Middle East? Try a Puzzle!
Celebrating Holidays All Year Long (and Learning in the Process)
Chapter 8. The Three Rs: Reasoning, Responsibility, and Respect
"It's Not Fair!" and Other Battle Cries
What Children Learn When They Take Out the Trash
Role-Playing Games, Role-Reversal Games, and Family Unity
Volunteering Together to Make a Greater Impact
Chapter 9. Making the Grade
The Pros and Cons of Report Cards
Why Your Child Needs a Cheerleader and a Coach
PTAs, PTOs, and Other Support Systems Available to Parents
Does My Child Need a Tutor?
Chapter 10. Keeping It All in Perspective
Understanding the Stages of Childhood
Understanding Different Learning Styles
Developing Your Own Games, Activities, and Fun Family Moments
The Legacy of Living, Loving, and Learning Together Will Span Generations
Resources
Index