The ultimate boredom buster! From the brand behind America's #1 most-read children's magazine, 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.Built for indoor, outdoor and everywhere fun, this activity book is filled with 372 pages of things to do, write, craft, imagine, draw and even taste — all expertly curated by Highlights editors. The Highlights Book of Things to Do will sharpen kids’ problem-solving skills, foster imagination and unlock new interests while providing screen-free play for summer breaks, rainy days and more. With sturdy hardcover binding and a ribbon bookmark, this deluxe activity book is a perfect gift for kids ages 7 and up.
This highly visual, hands-on activity book is made to inspire curiosity in science, nature, art and more subjects. Organized by interest and covering all aspects of childhood, chapters and activities include:
- Things to Do in the Kitchen: Plant What You Eat, Birthday Treats for Pets, Make Rock Candy
- Things to do with Your Brain: Brain Teasers, Magic Tricks, Tongue Twisters
- Things to Build: A Box Kite, A Confetti Cannon, A Chain Reaction Machine
- Science Experiments to Do: Construct a Water Clock, Make a Lava Lamp, Make a Lemon Battery
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.
Over 120,000 copies sold! The
Highlights Book of Things to Do is the winner of the 2020 National Parenting Seal of Approval, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) and Mom's Choice Award, Gold.
The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration. Kids ages seven and up will find hundreds of ways to build, play, experiment, craft, cook, dream, think, and become outstanding citizens of the world.
This highly visual, hands-on activity book shows kids some of the best ways to do great things--from practicing the lost arts of knot-tying, building campfires, connecting circuits, playing jump rope, drawing maps, and writing letters, to learning how to empower themselves socially, emotionally, and in their communities. The final chapter, Do Great Things, inspires kids become caring individuals, confident problem solvers, and thoughtful people who can change the world.
Full List of Chapters:
Things to Do Inside
Things to Do Outside
Science Experiments to Do
Things to Build
Things to Do with Your Brain
Things to Do in the Kitchen
Things to Draw
Things to Write
Things to Do with Color
Things to Do with Paper
More Things to Do with Recycled Materials
Do Great Things
National Parenting Seal of Approval
Winner, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)
Winner, Mom's Choice Award, Gold
“Hearkening back to the magazine’s origins, the editors of
Highlights have assembled an activity book with a focus on doing. . . the book offers hundreds of ideas to try inside and outside the home. (I)n
Highlights’ dedication to social and emotional learning, the “Do Great Things” chapter gives tips on dealing with angry feelings, being a good listener, and other topics of well-being. Boredom busters with a purpose.” —
Booklist“We’re going to warn you in advance; your child will not put this book down. Even better, it keeps children voluntarily off the screens and creating or exploring all the wonderful things the book has to offer…This book will grow with your children and will probably be something that you will want to pass on to future generations.” –
The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
“This activity book has something for everyone.”
– The Horn Book, Inc. 
