Giant BubbleIn this summer activity, children will make a giant bubble wand and learn how to blow bubbles.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Fruit and Veggie PlantsFollow these instructions for growing lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and potatoes with your child.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Herb GardenIndoor herb gardening is easy and fun, and in two to four weeks, you can have great results!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Eight and BackThis advanced hopscotch game is great for building your child's coordination and sense of balance.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Compost TeaHere is a recipe for a great liquid fertilizer made from homemade compost.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Bubble DoughnutThis outdoor activity teaches about surface tension. Your child will marvel at the hole in the middle of this bubble.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Beanbag ThrowCan your child throw the beanbag in the basket? Can he win this competitive activity?
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Action JumpingEach of these rhymes is meant for group jump rope. The jumper dramatizes the actions while jumping.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Build with Ice BlocksMake these special ice blocks, and your child can use them to build a wall or a castle.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
How to Plant TomatoesPlant tomatoes early in the growing season, about two or three weeks after the last frost.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
HorseshoesFollow these instructions for setting up the classic American game of horseshoes.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Homemade ComposterThe key to a healthy garden is good soil, and the best way to improve soil is with compost.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Hit the BallFollow the instructions for a bean bag throwing game. Can your child hit the ping-pong ball off the stick?
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Mud PieFollow these instructions for making great mud for your preschool child's play.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Mud PaintingMix a bucket of clean mud, and let your preschool child use it as paint!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Obstacle CourseYour preschooler will be happy to stay in his own backyard when you create an outdoor obstacle course.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book