The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities [Paperback]

There are times when keeping your young children occupied and entertained can be a real challenge, no matter how super-organized or imaginative your parenting skills.This is whereThe Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities, a bumper book of boredom-busting fun, comes in.The aim is to provide parents with loads of simple and quick activities and creative ideas, to engage and entertain their children and encourage them to learn more about their natural environment.

Activities are grouped into eight handy sections:

• Wildlife Spotting
• In the Garden
• Messy Makes
• Arts and Crafts
• Games
• Rainy Day Activities
• Outdoor Cooking
• Music
• Dressing up

Each one is packed with things to do that range from spur-of-the-moment creative play, involving little or no preparation, to mini projects with step-by-step instructions.These are just a few of the ingenious ideas: making a baking soda rocket, painting with fruit, growing your own pizza toppings, feather printing and making a bug hotel to cooking smores, pressing flowers, leaf rubbing and wildlife spotting.

• 100 original ideas brought to you by award-winning parenting bloggers.
• Clear color photographs of each activity and charming illustrations throughout the book.
• Activities aimed at children from 3 years upwards and their parents.
• Basic craft supplies explained, many of which are household items.
• Mini projects designed for outdoor play and involve minimal preparation, materials or craft skills.
• Companion title to The Big Book of 100 Little Activities.