Family Gardening TipsHere are some excellent tips on gardening as a family -- a great outdoor activity for families that's healthy as well as fun.
Cindy Bond
Flashlight FunUsing balloons as flashlight filters, your kids can learn mixing colors and make a colored light show.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Firefly, FireflyYou can play this circle game during the day, but it's so much more fun in the dark!
Perfume MakingIn this activity, children will experiment with making their own perfume.
Pressing FlowersMake springtime last all year long with pressed flowers. You and your kids will have fun collecting and pressing them.
Nature ColorsThis combination art and nature activity calls for gathering natural objects from the great outdoors.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Giant Bubble WandFollow these directions to help your kids make their own magic wands -- then watch the bubbles fly free!
Christine Dvornik
Happiness ListIn this activity, children will list things that make them happy -- a "happiness list" to help them appreciate their life.
Rebus-MakingIn this activity, children create a puzzle, using pictures instead of words to write a letter.
Basic HopscotchFollow these instructions for the classic American game of hopscotch.
Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
Rules of HopscotchHere are the official rules for the classic game of hopscotch. Get ready to play!
Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Build a Backyard WetlandFind out how to create a backyard wetland to celebrate Earth Day, and learn some science facts.
Stupendous SandcastlesThe next time you and your child are at the beach, follow these tips to make your sand structure stand out above the rest.
Dennis Randall
Terrific Twig VaseCollect some twigs for this activity, and your kids can turn an empty jar into a beautiful twig vase!
Painted Nature PicturesIn this fun activity, your child creates nature pictures that will make great refrigerator art.
Christine Dvornik