Make a Time CapsuleIn this family activity, current information is gathered about your family and the world, put into a capsule, and buried -- to be dug up sometime in the future.
Lawns and Yard WorkKids can develop their lawn and yard work skills -- and make a bit of money -- by offering their services to others.
Bedding PlantsHere's a "business idea" for your kids: make bedding plants for sale to the neighbors.
Water FunHere are some activity and game ideas to help your kids stay cool and wet during the hot summer.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Ten SpacesTen Spaces is played much like the hopscotch game called Ten and Out, but it includes player elimination.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Ten and OutFollow these rules for an advanced game of hopscotch, which includes a marker.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Target PracticeHere are directions for making a homemade target, complete with casing, for winter snowball games.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Growing SunflowersYour child can successfully grow sunflowers -- both inside and outside your house!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Growing StrawberriesStrawberries are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and the plant bears fruit for years.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
StargazingHere are some excellent tips to help you have a great stargazing trip with your kids.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Speed JumpingSpeed jumping is a challenging form of jump rope. The rhymes, like the rope, just keep going faster and faster!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Snow BricksIf you want to build a sturdy snow fort, all you have to do is follow this recipe for snow bricks.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Indoor SeedlingsYour child can learn how to grow seedlings indoors, then transplant them outside.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Grow a PotatoThese instructions will help you successfully grow a potato in your house, with your child's help!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Names HopscotchThis version of the hopscotch game allows players to claim spaces as their own.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Kid-Friendly GolfHere is a outdoor version of golf that kids can play. Putt on the greens!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book