Here are a few ideas to get you started. To play this game simply choose an object within eyeshot and state the letter that it begins with. Whoever guesses the object gets to go next. For example, place your portable telephone on top of the television. The first person to find the telephone gets to pick the next object and hide it.
Puzzles come in all shapes and sizes, different age ranges and difficulty levels.
Have a picnic on the front lawn. Spread a blanket out and enjoy some sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. Set up your tent in the backyard, roast marshmallows on the grill, and sit around and tell ghost stories. In The Kids Campfire Book you will find a variety of stories, songs, games, and outdoor activities. If space does not allow for it, let the kids help you plant flowers and potted herbs.