We have educational books, activity books, thinking games, CDs, DVDs, toys and much more! At PERC, there is something for every age. There are many subjects that may spark your interest.
This blog will include MONTHLY posts about new items, volunteer highlights, and play ideas for you and your child.
Next time you're at the Orem Public Library, head downstairs and check us out!
"I like this one because it's easy, it's only one piece, and you can't loose it. It's fun, kids can sit and think. Perplexus captures their minds and it's almost like a video game; but it's not, they're figuring out a maze. I like the thought process and seeing my kids figure out how it works." -Heidi Bird
Flannel story boards are wonderful, because kids get to participate in the learning process. Here is a list of a few flannel story's:
The Bear Facts About Health
There are so many topics that can be found with flannel boards storybooks. Bible Stories, math, language, health, music, Book of Mormon stories, Jesus, and classic tales,
Starwords is a co-operative word game. Cooperative board games are awesome because players have to change their thinking from being the winner to helping the other players do good, so that everyone wins. It takes a smart mind to master cooperative board game strategy.You can't win unless you work together.
In this particular game, everyone makes words by looking at the pictures, then they must cover as many star spaces as can be covered. This game is fun and entertaining for families, students, friends, and anyone who enjoys word games.
These charming folktales will captivate and delight young children; especially because they can participate in telling the folktales. This book has fun ideas for telling folktales while using your fingers and hands to act them out. The book is a hands-on guide for storytellers, teachers, and parents.
This is an activity book offered at PERC for you to teach your child
Art! There are many great ideas within this book for you to use.
Using more than 100 illustrations and award-winning children's books, this creative resource provides educators with all the tools necessary for teaching art. The information, examples, project directions, and variety of choices provide everything for teachers and parents who a
re looking for fresh ideas.
"This is one of my favorite games to play. This game is similar to Tic-Tac-Toe; but, you must get 5 X's or O's in a row to win. I think it's fun because you never know where your X or O will end up, it can be tricky at times. Play it, you may like it too." -Krisann Moleni
Find the items listed in the rhyme, or make up your own. The list will have you searching endlessly for them! These riddle books will be fun and it will fill the mind with solving and finding an "item" in the picture.We have many riddle books in the Thinking and Reasoning section of PERC. Here are a few:
"I love spot it because it is fun to play with both kids and adults. It doesn't take long to learn how to play and yet it doesn't get boring fast because there are multiple ways to play." -Angelina Sieber
Do you have what it takes to command your own fleet of five ships? Can you survive thrilling, ruthless combat on the high seas? Find out with this classic naval combat game. This game is all about sinking your opponents ships. The first player to sink all the other players ships wins the game!
Right outside of the PERC door, are boxes of FREE PERC items that PERC is giving away. There are books, a poster, 'element' cards, and VHS tapes. Here is a list of some of the topics of the FREE books:
Growing up
Parenthood
Happy Child
Children
The Family
Raising Kids
Proud Parents
Grandparents
Dads are special
The Husband
Scolding
Someone else's kids
Raising Children
Marriage
Self-guided program to succesful parenthood
Gold medal family
Surviving
Being a parent
Positive parenting
Inner Parent
Effective responsible parents and children
Bonding
Parent test
Good kid book.
The Poster is a "Food Web" Poster. Element cards are laminated and include some elements like Zinc, Copper, Nitrogen, Neon. The VHS tapes include Preschool and Values If you haven't stopped by PERC and seen what's outside the door: Or if any of these topics interests you, stop outside of PERC and have a look. You will gain more knowledge and an item or two.
Love and Logic provides practical teaching and parenting techinques to encourage adults to be consistent and effective in their efforts with kids. Our love and logic collection is on Compact Discs (CD's), which can be listened to on a CD player.
Here is a little information on Love and Logic, as well as a brief biography of the founders and voices of Love and Logic.
"This practical and straightforward philosophy is backed with 30 years
of experience. Parents can apply it immediately to a wide range of
situations instead of struggling with difficult counseling procedures.
Jim Fay-- Founder and former school principal. 30 years of experience as a
speaker, consultant. Jim Fay has become one of America's most
sought-after presenters in the fields of parenting, positive discipline,
and classroom management
Charles Fay, PhD-- President and school psychologist. Charles Fay, Ph.D. is a parent,
author and consultant to schools, parent groups and mental health
professionals around the world.
Foster W. Cline, MD-- Founder and psychiatrist. Dr. Cline is an internationally renowned
child and adult psychiatrist, as well as the co-author of Parenting with
Love and Logic. His love of children and passion for changing lives." --www.loveandlogic.com
Below is a list of some titles (not all) that we have in our collection of Love and Logic. If this interests you, try it out.
Put the Fun Back into Parenting- Stories that Teach by Jim Fay
Oh Great! What do I do now?- Parenting Remedies for when kids cook up the unexpected. By Charles Fay, Ph.D.
Parenting Teens with Love & Logic-Preparing adolescents for responsible adulthood. By Foster Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay
When Kids Drain Your Energy- By Jim Fay
Shaping Self-Concept- Encouraging Kids to take risks and learn- By Jim Fay
Hope for Underachieving Kids- Opening the door to success with Love and Logic- By Jim Fay and Charles Fay, Ph.D.
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood. Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years- By Jim Fay & Charles Fay, Ph.D.
Multiplication Educational Keyboard "I like it because it's a learning activity which kids can self-check. They can use this "Educational Keyboard" by themselves. The more time they spend with it, the more they learn. It's a very good math tool." -Heidi Bird
Wondering how this game is played? A "dasher" is chosen, he/she then writes the correct definition of a chosen word. Everyone must then write what they think the definition is. All answers are read aloud in random order and players must guess which is the correct answer. Points are given for correct answers and correct guesses.
Players who don't know the correct definition of a word can decide to 'make up' a definition: fictitious as it may be, if it's convincing enough, he/she may get points for it.
There are many variations to this game and whatever way you play it, it's sure to be fun!
Check out this Earth, it is useful for all ages. It is always within arms reach and can be played with at anytime. Use it to teach peace, environmental responsibilities, and geography. The skills and knowledge learned will last a lifetime. There are over 600 identified places. It is soft like a pillow and loves to be hugged.
No matter what side you're standing on, you will want to stand on this. It is a Balancing Monkey. Your child will try to stand on the monkey and balance, it will be fun and challenging. This Balancing Monkey assists children as they continue to develop their motor skills. This item is one of the many different things we have at PERC, come in and check it out.
Did you know that PERC has many items that will help you to learn sign language? This here is a Large Beginning Signs Poster Board, where you learn then flip the activity learning board. It seems very effective with the big pictures displayed. Some of the signs you will learn about in this Large Poster Board are; the Alphabet, Numbers, Colors, Months,Time, and Family. If you are interested in learning sign language, this board would be an awesome support.
This puzzle is new and easy to play with. The pictures are common things we see during the summertime. Have fun with your child as you explore the beach on this cute puzzle.
