Looking for non-screen options for road trips and quiet time at home? Books are always my go-to option but activity books count as engaging, interactive choices, too. Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books The Kids Awesome Activity Book by Mike Lowery Visually appealing, kids will like that this colorful book offers a wide variety of engaging ideas in the form of … [Read more...]
Activity Books for Spring 2018
Last year my kids got in a bad habit of too much screen time. It was my fault, too. I let them. We realized that to achieve their goal to stay off screen time, they need fun alternative ideas and activities. Now they have lists of things to do (besides read a book) that they want to do instead of screen time. Things like activity books, crafts, building kits, and games. Have you noticed … [Read more...]
Stock Up on Coloring, Puzzle, and Activity Books for Kids
With summer's right around the corner, it's a good time to stock up on coloring, puzzle, and activity books for your kids. These are great for lazy days at home or on the go travel days. See what you think about these cool, newly published options for both boys and girls, ages 5 to teen. Coloring, Puzzle, and Activity Books for Kids The Amazing EMOJI Puzzle Book (ages 6 - 10) Who doesn't … [Read more...]
Activity Books Beat Boredom
Sometimes all we need is a spark to get our brains out of boredom into engagement. Interesting activity book can be just that spark of inspiration! These are great for travel, sick days, bad weather days, or as an alternative to technology. Activity Books Beat Boredom Stuck on Fun! Play with Patterns, Sticker Tape, & More! by Jannie Ho Punch out the sturdy cardboard animal characters in … [Read more...]
Learn How to Make Origami Fashion
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You'll learn how to make tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, handbags, and more. My 11-year old just can't get enough! JJ, my 11-year old, had never done origami before this book. So she started out as a total beginner. No … [Read more...]
Terrific Travel and Activity Books for Kids
Whether staying home or traveling, it's SO helpful to have activity books for your kids to keep them engaged in non-tech learning and creativity over the summer vacation. Here are a mix of just-for-fun and educational travel, coloring, and activity books. Activity Books for Road Trips Boredom Buster Games for the Road by Lonely Planet Kids You'll find fun travel games in this … [Read more...]
Fabulous Activity Book: Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker
Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker: Mix and Mismatch Styles got my sick 13-year old teen to be creative and stay off technology while recuperating on the couch. She totally loved this activity book. In fact, it's great gift idea it is for your own tween or tween, don't you think? "It's really cool!" enthused my daughter. Today she wants to be a fashion designer. (Today.) But, whether or not your child … [Read more...]
Best Activity Books for Traveling with Kids
At home, in the car, or on vacation, give your kids entertaining activity books that will keep them busy for hours of brainy fun! These are the best activity books for kids ages 6 - 12. Happy traveling! Activity Books for Kids Easy Mazes by Shinobu Akaishi, Eno Sarris This book of mazes should be just right for your younger kids who aren't ready for the more challenging book of … [Read more...]
Best Gift Books of 2014
Ready for the best gift books of 2014? This list consists of activity books as well as nonfiction books for kids. Also read: the best chapter books of 2014, the best picture books of 2014, the best board books of 2014, and the best YA books of 2014. Best Activity Books 2014 1. Draw Patterns with Barroux (ages 4+) This colorful activity book and kit includes the Draw Patterns with Barroux … [Read more...]
Moshi Moshi Kawaii and Moshi Monsters – Books and DIY
Do your kids know about Moshi Monsters and Moshi Moshi Kawaii? I'm recommending them to you for your boys and girls ages 6 - 10. (If my Internet research is correct, moshi means "good luck charm" and kawaii means "cute" in Japanese.) Moshi Books and Magazine Our favorite Moshi are the Moshi Moshi Kawaii. They're Japanese search-and-find books with cute little oval creatures (mostly … [Read more...]
Engaging Puzzle and Activity Books for Kids
Are you keeping up with summer learning so your kids don't experience the dreaded "summer slide"? Me, too. But, that's where puzzle and activity books come in. They'll keep your kids and mine learning and thinking this summer. ('Cause I need to get my act together! You?) Activity Books for Kids Ages 2 - 5 eyePad ABC/abc and eyePad 123 Ages 6 - 12 eyePad Amazing Games … [Read more...]
Fun Activities and Toys for Your Family Vacation
Every summer I find small surprises for traveling to the mountains for a vacation with my husband and kids. I try to pack new things for the car and for the kids to play with at our destination. Here are my favorite ideas that I think your kids will like, too. Small Toys Take-Along Pocket Dolls Think-ets Storytelling Game, Beach Collection Javier Doll Art and Games The … [Read more...]