The Ultimate Boredom Buster
The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration, filled with over 500 screen-free things to do with kids. From future chefs and scientists to budding humanitarians, children ages 7 and up will be inspired to explore, invent, create and do great things!
This highly visual, hands-on activity book will banish boredom, foster imagination and unlock new interests. Your child can try engaging outdoor ideas like starting a bucket garden; tasty projects like making rock candy; science activities like building a water microscope; and so much more. With sturdy hardcover binding and a ribbon bookmark, this award-winning activity book makes a perfect gift for young explorers, dreamers and doers.
What’s Inside
The 372-page Highlights Book of Things to Do is organized by interest and covers all aspects of childhood. Chapters include:
• Things to Do Inside
• Things to Do Outside
• Things to Do in the Kitchen
• Things to Draw
• Things to Write
• Things to Do with Your Brain
• Things to Do with Color
• Things to Do with Paper
• Things to Build
• Things to Do with Recycled Material
• Do Great Things
Features Kids Love
brain-boosting fun
This book is brimming with over 500 screen-free activities for kids, from building campfires and connecting circuits, to playing jump rope, drawing maps, writing letters and more!
new interests to explore
The more kids know; the more they can grow! The variety of fun kids activities in this book will help young explorers discover new skills and interests, encouraging them to be lifelong learners.
positivity + empowerment
In addition to the thinking and playing activities, a chapter dedicated to emotions and character development will empower kids to develop positive mindsets and make a difference in others’ lives.
Benefits Parents CanCount On
character-building activities
Helps kids grow into their best selves! Activities in the Highlights Book of Things to Do will Inspire kids to become caring individuals, confident problem solvers and thoughtful people who can change the world.
opportunities for independent play
Easy-to-follow, kid-friendly instructions and simple materials allow kids to play and explore independently. Every finished activity gives kids a sense of accomplishment and encourages them to try new things!
skill-boosting STEAM learning
As they explore and play, kids will apply methods of critical thinking, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and the arts — all in exciting ways that don’t feel like homework.
award-winning content
Curated by the childhood experts at Highlights, this book is the winner of the 2020 National Parenting Seal of Approval, National Parenting Product Award and Mom’s Choice Award, Gold.
