Publisher's Synopsis
Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late night walk. Create a field guide to your neighborhood. Through 52 ideas-some classic and some new-Let's Go Outside! offers a range of activities perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Whether you're in the country, the city, or anywhere in between, this book is sure to help you get outside-and run, dance, hike, or camp-with your preteen.
Sections of the book include:
Back to Basics: Reconnecting with twists on traditional games and activities such as Capture the Flag
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: Picnics, doing homework outdoors, and socializing opportunities outdoors
Outdoor Adventures: Canoeing, biking, and camping
Environmental Experiments: Ways to explore how nature works
