Family Tree ActivityYour child will enjoy making a visual family tree. Hang it up in a prominent place to show off his work.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Fire Station VisitMake a visit to your local fire station so your child can learn about firefighters.
Story Line GameFollow these easy instructions to learn how to play the Story Line game. It makes time fly!
Squares GameThe object of this on-the-go game is to form a square by joining four dots. This is a great game to play on a restaurant napkin!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Tree FeederIn this nature activity, children learn what objects they can put in a tree to attract feeding birds.
Penny PitchingIn this game, one person throws a penny and another person tries to hit the first penny with his penny.
Clay SculpturesHave fun with your child and let her imagination run free by making clay sculptures.
Family Games: SardinesShow the family how to play Sardines, a fun family party game that's a variation of Hide and Seek.
Contest NightThis family activity lists different games that the whole family can play.
Add-On StoriesHere are a few different ways to play story games with your preschool child.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Make a SundialThis nature activity teaches children how to build, position, and read a sundial.
Beanbag RaceIn this activity, children attempt running, crawling, and walking, while balancing beanbags all over their body!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Growing PumpkinsFollow the easy instructions in this activity, and you can have your own bountiful pumpkin harvest!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
KickballKickball is a familiar and fun outdoor game for everyone. Here are the official rules.
Indoor/Outdoor Party GamesTry one or more of these fun indoor/outdoor games at your next party. Everyone is sure to be entertained!
Counting JumpsThese jump-rope rhymes can be used by one child or a group of children.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book