Entertainment and Activities

This activity teaches visual discrimination in the same way as the well-known Sesame Street song, "One of These Things Is Not Like the Other."

This is a fantastic way to show your child that words are "talk written down."

Although these "binoculars" do not work, you may find that they encourage your child to be observant and interested in the night sky.

This classic activity is still one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. What shapes can you find?

This is a fun way for your child to learn about the power of an invisible force such as the wind.

Your child will learn a bit about clouds and explore a unique painting technique with this project.

This activity is a great way for your child to observe how water reacts with other materials.

This simplified version of charades is a great activity for the whole family.

Try this "monkey see, monkey do" activity the next time you have a bunch of young, restless children to entertain.

Clear some runway space and teach your child the movements to accompany this rhyme.

Shadow Tag is a shady twist on the classic tag game. Try it on a sunny day!

You can play this circle game during the day, but it's so much more fun in the dark!

Thanksgiving can be hectic. By planning ahead for all aspects of the holiday, you can make it a relaxed and enjoyable occasion for everybody.

Bubble wrap -- we all love to pop it! Show your child how to play safely with this classic "toy."

Encourage your child to use his nose. Lead him around the house and make a game of hunting down interesting scents.

Create glittering sand designs on construction paper with your child, and while away a rainy afternoon.

Give your child the tools to build her own sandy roadway, complete with street signs and cars.

Bury "pirate gold" so your child can go on a treasure hunt. Create your own gold, or find other treasure items to conceal.