Activity Center

Find thousands of engaging activities for children of all ages.

  • 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.

  • Book Finder

    Book Finder Find our top picks for the best books of the year!
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  • 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.

  • Baby Names

    Baby Name Finder Search names and meanings in our Baby Name center.
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  • 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
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