Activities for Kids

Updated April 20, 2023
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Backyard adventure : get messy, get wet, build cool things, and have tons of wild fun! 51 free-play activities
Thomsen, Amanda
Paper Book
The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create...
Cool outdoor arts & crafts : great things to do in the great outdoors
Kuskowski, Alex.
Paper Book
Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids!...
I love dirt! : 52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders of nature
Ward, Jennifer
Paper Book
I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location-from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country-each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's...
150+ screen-free activities for kids : the very best and easiest playtime activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com!
Citro, Asia.
Paper Book
Bring back playtime, all the time with these 150+ screen-free activities kids will love! Dive into a Bubbling Swamp World. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness of Glowing Slime. With the one-of-a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activities for...
Great things to do outside : 365 awesome outdoor activities
Ambrose, Jamie
Paper Book
Get into the great outdoors! This best-selling guide for children gets you out and about exploring the natural world with exciting activities every day of the year. Take this brilliant book with you wherever you go for observation and interaction with the wonders of nature in a...
A little bit of dirt : 55+ science and art activities to reconnect children with nature
Citro, Asia
Paper Book
Dandelion Bubbles, Rain Drums, Seed Bomb Lollipops and more! Bursting with creative hands-on outdoor science and art activities,A Little Bit of Dirt is full of motivation to get outside and explore. Whether you're investigating the health of your local stream, making...
Camping
McKinney, Donna Bowen
Ebook
This title introduces young sports fans to camping, introducing its history, suggested gear, and tips for making the most of a weekend in the wilderness. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
Nature play at home : creating outdoor spaces that connect children with the natural world
Striniste, Nancy
Paper Book
"A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children's creativity, learning, and fun." --Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more...
Put on Your Owl Eyes, Library Edition: Open Your Senses and Discover Nature's Secrets; Mapping, Tracking and Journaling Activities
Franklin, Devin
Paper Book
Children will see the natural world around them with brand new eyes, as they learn to follow its signs, hear its language, and understand its secrets. With this unique and compelling book written by expert environmental educator Devin Franklin, kids aged 8 to 13 will build their own...
Bug lab for kids : family-friendly activities for exploring the amazing world of beetles, butterflies, spiders, and other arthropods
Guyton, John W.
Paper Book
Bug Lab for Kids is an engaging, scientifically accurate, and fun activity book that explores the exciting world of bugs.
Born to be wild : hundreds of free nature activities for families
Garlick, Hattie
Paper Book
Want to save cash and get your kid off the smartphone and into nature? This is the book you need. Packed with great photos of real families in the outdoors, Born to Be Wild contains easy-to-follow instructions for fun family activities and crafts that require nothing more sophisticated...
Cool string art : creative activities that make math & science fun for kids!
Hanson, Anders
Paper Book
Discover secret math and science tricks to creating art! This title introduces young readers to the sciences, with a creative twist. Math and science educational pages are interspersed with Cool String Art activities that offer practical applications of the information students learn in class. All...
Cool maps & geocaching : great things to do in the great outdoors
Hengel, Katherine.
Paper Book
Cool Maps and Geocaching makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Learn the fun of geocaching. What to put in a secret cache, where to hide it. Create your own compass to find a cache and write in an adventure journal. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every...
Mac King's campfire magic
King, Mac.
Paper Book
Renowned magician/comedian Mac King presents more than 50 amazing tricks and astounding (and often hilarious) feats of illusion for kids ages 9 to 12?perfect for the campsite or the great indoors! In a book as lively and appealing as the magician himself, Mac King's Campfire Magic features dozens of...
Make it wild! : 101 things to make and do outdoors
Schofield, Jo.
Paper Book
Encouraging kids away from computers and the TV into the natural world, this fun-filled book lets them use their imaginations and discover the wonder and value of natural materials, as they have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever is available outdoors. With an emphasis firmly on...
Bird watcher
Burnie, David.
Paper Book
Become an expert bird-watcher with this hands-on guide to the natural world. It's full of easy-to-do activities and amazing things to see, discover, and explore.
Get out! : outdoor activities kids can enjoy everywhere (except indoors)
Warshaw, Hallie.
Paper Book
“An excellent collection of creative activities....Full-color photographs show a wide variety of children in action....Safety is stressed throughout...fun, engaging text is well written....Pair it with the author’s Zany Rainy Days...to keep youngsters busy year-round.”—...
Brain lab for kids : 52 mind-blowing experiments, models, and activities to explore neuroscience
Chudler, Eric H.
Paper Book
Brain Lab for Kids is an interactive and hands-on book that takes readers on an exciting journey into the functions of the brain through enlightening experiments and creative activities.
Bug hunter
Burnie, David.
Paper Book
Become an expert bug hunter with this hands-on guide to the natural world. It's full of easy-to-do activities and amazing things to see, discover, and explore.
STEAM kids : 50+ science, technology, engineering, art, math hands-on projects for kids
Carey, Anne
Paper Book
A year's worth of captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities that will wow the boredom right out of kids! Created by an MIT engineer, award winning educators, designers, and homeschooling experts, STEAM Kids will inspire your children to: question...
The kids campfire book
Drake, Jane.
Paper Book
This book in the Family Fun series has everything you need to know about having a fun and safe campfire. This collection of outdoor activities, games, stories, songs and more is for kids and families to share around the campfire. It includes tips on how to find the best campfire site, identify...
Handy dad in the great outdoors : more than 30 super-cool projects and activities for dads and kids
Davis, Todd
Paper Book
Slacklining, edible bugs, tarp surfing, and more! In this awesome follow-up to the hugely popular Handy Dad, extreme sports athlete and TV host Todd Davis gathers more than 30 projects and activities sure to get kids outside and entertained for hours. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful...
Cool paper folding : creative activities that make math & science fun for kids!
Hanson, Anders
Paper Book
Discover secret math and science tricks to creating art! This title introduces young readers to the sciences, with a creative twist. Math and science educational pages are interspersed with cool paper folding activities that offer practical applications of the information students learn in class....
Craft lab for kids : 52 DIY projects to inspire, excite, and empower kids to create useful, beautiful handmade goods
Corfee, Stephanie
Paper Book
Through 52 fun, customisable crafts activities, Craft Lab for Kids promotes creativity and hands-on making for kids age 8 and up.

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