Penny Whistle Traveling With Kids Book

Offers advice on planning a family vacation, and suggests travel activities and games.

Make every Trip an Adventure with Penny Whistle They say getting there is half the fun, but all too often the stress of being away from home and the frustration of being confined in a car, plane, train, hotel room, or even someone else's home combine to turn a simple trip into a painful experience for parents and kids. But with The Penny Whistle Traveling with Kids Book parents and kids will find everything they need to make travel time fun time. Full of inventive advice and helpful hints, The Penny Whistle Traveling with Kids Book will show parents how to: Involve the whole family in planning the trip Pack so you're prepared for anything Create a Penny Whistle Travel Box. Travel Backpack, & First-Aid Kit Keep kids occupied on the road with games for every age & interest PLUS:Creative solutions and travel experiences from parents and kids, a Travel Exercise Program, What to Do When Your Child Travels Alone, Delicious Roadside Picnics and Traveling Snacks, and much, much more!

While storytelling is a great favorite of preschoolers, many elementary age children are more drawn to crafts and other activities. StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades. Each one-hour program includes storytelling, a craft, movement, activities, music, and discussion. This collection of StoryCraft programs presents 50 fun and educational theme-based sessions. Each includes suggestions for promotion, music, crafts, activities, and stories. The sessions also include bibliographies to help direct young readers toward additional reading, as well as diagrams, detailed instructions, and supply lists for the crafts. The themes range from a Jungle Safari to Math Mayhem to a Western Roundup, all encouraging children to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. Each session has plenty of suggestions, so that the program can be customized. Helpful Hints for implementing the program can help any librarian, volunteer, or parent turn a ho-hum storytime into a dazzling StoryCraft time.

From the creators of the Penny Whistle party books comes a delightful collection of great party ideas for any time at all. Complete with recipes, activities, and specific instructions, The Penny Whistle Any Day is a Party Book gives you reason to celebrate 365 days of the year. Line drawings throughout.

Discusses the importance of play for a child's emotional and intellectual growth. Gives "specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to empower your child's overall development."--Back cover.

Offers strategies for safe, fun hiking, backpacking, cycling, canoeing, and camping, and discusses family adventure gear, campsite fundamentals, age-specific activities, and related topics.

A "road map" for family fun and learning across the country in around a hometown. A helpful tool for homeschooling. Includes ideas for memorable--and inexpensive--vacations and field trips; how to find sources for travel money, ways to build closer family ties with children and teenagers.

The Resource for the Independent Traveler For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes: · Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more · Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe · The trendiest bars, clubs, festivals, and performances · In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the city · Extensive coverage of the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza · Detailed neighborhood maps, walking tours, and photos throughout Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences Cultural Connections: Follow the rise of an artistic legend at the Picasso Museum Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Applaud a concert in a flower-filled, modernist palace Off the Beaten Path: Enjoy the seafood and sandy beaches of Barceloneta Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

BOOK ONLY (Audio CD available to buy on author's website). Learn to play Irish traditional music on the whistle with this tutor book from Tradschool 104 tunes (28 children's & folk songs + 76 traditional Irish tunes) This book gives a complete introduction to playing Irish music in the traditional style on the tin whistle; it covers all from the very first notes on the instrument to the most advanced ornamentation. The course is broadly divided into two parts, with the shorter first part covering the basics of the whistle while the longer second part (pages 49-296) covers the playing of Irish traditional music on the instrument. It is intended for anybody who wants to play traditional music in the Irish style, from complete beginners to confirmed or advanced players who wish to work on their style or ornamentation. Tablature as well as sheet music is used throughout the book, so it is accessible to the complete beginner; while more advanced players will appreciate the attention to detail in style and ornamentation in the later parts of the book. Contents Introduction Part One Unit 1: Beginning the Whistle Unit 2: Right Hand Notes Unit 3: The Second Octave Unit 4 - Scales Unit 5 - Rhythm, Articulation & Breathing Unit 6 - Putting it together 1 Part Two Unit 7 - Irish Traditional Music Unit 8 - Listening to Irish Music Unit 9 - The Jig Unit 10 - The Hornpipe Unit 11 - The Reel Unit 12 - Ornamentation Ornamentation 1 - The Cut Ornamentation 2 - The Tap Ornamentation 3 - The Slide Ornamentation 4 - The Roll Ornamentation 5 - The Short Roll Ornamentation 6 - The Triplet Ornamentation 7 - The Bounce Ornamentation 8 - The Cran Ornamentation 9 - Combining Ornaments Ornamentation 10 - Staccato Triplets Ornamentation 11 - Summary Unit 13 - Other tunes Unit 14 - Playing in different keys Unit 15 - Playing Irish Music Unit 16 - Putting It Together 2 Unit 17 - Tunes Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting Appendix 2 - Reading Music Appendix 3 - Bibliography Appendix 4 - Tracklist