The activities in this book are all child initiated, which helps children to work at their own level of ability. Not only does this book provide the activities, but it also includes information about what the children learn by doing the activities. Although this book seems geared towards preschool-aged children, it also has tips on how to simplify the activities for younger kids or how to make activities harder for older kids.

This book is broken down into 11 chapters, each representing a different center idea:

For each center this book gives idea for many activities to include. It also gives hints on how to physically set up the area to best suit the children.

If you are looking for ideas for child initiated activities, this is definately the book for you! There are so many suggestion and activity ideas that you are sure to find something to work for you!