20 Activities for Kid’s to Do While Listening to Audio Books & Read Alouds
Here’s a secret… if you want your children to improve their listening skills and attention span try listening to audiobooks and keep their hands busy engaged in simple activities and handicrafts. Simultaneously allowing your child’s brain to be engrossed in the story, while occupying their fidgeting hands. Whether you’re homeschooling or just love a good audio book, we’ve rounded up our favorite quiet crafts, manipulates and activities for kids to do while listening to audio books.
Fall Leaf Nature Crafts and Activities for Kids
These nature inspired fall leaf activities and crafts will keep kids excited about being outdoors. Simple leaf art activities will elevate your hikes with children. These leaf crafts require minimal props and focus on using natural elements found in nature to inspire children’s imaginations and encourage more time outdoors.
Frozen Balloon Ice Bowling
Making frozen ice balloons is a fun winter activity for kids to do when temperatures are below freezing. By using simple materials, you can easily make a bowling lane and use the frozen water balloons to bowl on a snow day! Your children will have hours of fun outside snow bowling with these colorful ice balls!
Outdoor Activities and Crafts for Kids While Camping
These nature inspired outdoor activities will keep kids from getting bored while camping. Simple ideas with minimal props that use natural elements found in nature to inspire children and encourage more time outdoors.
Learn Hands On Science at Impressions 5 Science Center: Lansing, Michigan
Explore and learn about the wonders of science at Impressions 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan. An ideal place to visit for rainy days and in the winter for families and children. Choked full of family-friendly activities kids will love.
Immerse yourself in Nature at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, Michigan
If your visiting Holland, Michigan stop at the Outdoor Discovery Center. Free admission to the preserve where you will experience and learn all about the outdoors and wildlife with several nature playscapes, ziplines, live birds of prey, interactive trails, and a visitor’s center. A fun outdoor day adventure for kids and families in West Michigan.
Nelis’ Dutch Village: Experience the Netherlands without ever leaving Michigan.
Without ever leaving Michigan, you can get the experience of visiting The Netherlands at Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan. A fun family park filled with history, rides, animals and learning opportunities.
Strawberry Activity Ideas for the Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear
Strawberry activity ideas, strawberry craft, and strawberry mouse snack to correspond with the beloved picture book, The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear.
Hike through the Lupines at Chipman Preserve in Galesburg
Lupines are blooming at Chipman Preserve in Galesburg, MI. Hike through this sea of purple for only 4 weeks in late May-June. To expand your experience read the beautiful picture book about Miss Rumphius, who sought to make the world more beautiful by planting lupines in Maine.
Tiki Hut Bird Feeders
An adorable homemade craft to make with children, DIY Tiki Hut Bird Feeders using simple materials.