PLAYING SMART (Book Review)

THE FAMILY GUIDE TO ENRICHING, OFFBEAT LEARNING ACTIVITIESFOR AGES 4-14 Free Spirit, $16.95

Answer yes or no: Will the next word you say be "no"? Brain benders, experiments, local field trips, hobbies, sports, books and dozens of ordinary games with a special twist make this book a toy chest of intellectual fun for children. Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., a psychologist and children's author, shows parents and teachers how to make activities more intellectually challenging without sacrificing the fun.