Find Their Next Thing
Explore toys, activities, and experiences by age, topic, and keyword.
7 guides found
Hands-On After-School Activities
Small invitations for making, moving, and noticing between school and the rest of the day.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Sensory Play, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Adventure
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Activity Guide
Travel Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids
Keep kids entertained during vacations, flights, road trips, and family travel with these fun travel scavenger hunt ideas.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Family Games, Outdoor Adventure, Travel
Time / reading: Reading time: 8 min
Type: Activity Guide
Backyard Sensory Play and Nature Activities
Five ways to notice texture, movement, color, and sound outdoors.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Outdoor Adventure, Sensory Play
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Activity Guide
Hands-On Activities for Kids: Start Here
A starter collection of making, movement, building, and outdoor discovery beyond a screen.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Sensory Play, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Adventure
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Activity Guide
Summer Sensory Play and Outdoor Discovery
A flexible summer collection for noticing, making, and moving outside.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Outdoor Adventure, Sensory Play
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Activity Guide
30 Days of Hands-On Summer Play
A flexible calendar of observation, construction, movement, and making, with room to repeat favorites.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Play Challenges, Outdoor Adventure, Sensory Play
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Play Challenge
How to Choose a Hands-On Outing
Compare museums, nature centers, and workshops by what kids can actually do and what your family needs for the visit.
Age groups: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12
Category: Experiences, Outdoor Adventure
Time / reading: Guide
Type: Experience Guide
