Paint Brushes Wall Put water in jars. Stir in Food Colouring or Dye. Bury in the sandbox. Tell your kids you are looking for Fool's Gold. Using a plastic toy sieve or kitchen sieve have kids sift through the sand.
All kids love the outdoors.
If you live within walking distance of the woods plan a visit on a known trail. Bring a notebook or knapsack to keep notes and treasures. If you are not near the woods, drive to a park with lots of trees and pretend you are deep in the forest. Look for wildlife and bugs - kids love them. Obstacle Course Set up an obstacle course in your backyard for kids to have hours of fun with.