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📚50 Kids’ Books That Also Have a Movie

  A Parent-Approved Reading & Watching List One of the easiest ways to get kids excited about reading is to pair a great book with its movie adaptation . Whether your child prefers to read first or watch first, book-to-movie stories invite meaningful comparisons, discussions, and deeper comprehension. Why Parents Love Book-to-Movie Pairings They: motivate reluctant readers strengthen critical thinking create shared family experiences make reading feel  relevant  and exciting. Below are 50+ children’s books that also have movies , organized by age and reading stage, to help parents and educators choose wisely. Picture Books & Early Readers (Ages 4–7) Winnie-The-Pooh Where the Wild Things Are The Lorax Horton Hears a Who! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Curious George Paddington The Gruffalo Ferdinand 💡 Why these work: Simple plots, strong visuals, and excellent opportunities to compare illustrations vs animation. Chapte...

60 + Activities For Kids - Outdoor Edition



1. Grow grow grow sunflowers or a mini herb garden or edible greens.

2. Have a backyard treasure hunt with hidden objects or clues.

3. Create a DIY obstacle course using hula hoops, cones, and ropes.

4. Have a picnic on a blanket.

5. Plant flowers or herbs in pots. 

6. Play a game of outdoor tic-tac-toe using chalk.

7. Set up a small water play area with a bucket and sponge.

8. Create a nature scavenger hunt.

9. Set up a tent and have a backyard camping adventure.

Rock Painting

10. Paint rocks to make colorful garden decorations. 

11. Have a bubble-blowing contest.

12. Play a game of hopscotch using chalk.

13. Set up a mini golf course with cups and obstacles.

14. Have a backyard dance party with music and streamers.

15. Play a game of catch with a soft ball.

16. Set up an art station for painting or drawing outdoors.

17. Create an outdoor theater and put on a puppet show.

18. Play a game of Simon Says, Red Light Green Light or What Time Is It Mr. Wolf.

19. Have a mini Olympics with various sports activities.

20. Set up a mini bowling alley with plastic bottles and a ball.

21. Create an outdoor nature journal and draw or write about the backyard.

22. Play a game of tag.

23. Set up a water balloon toss or water balloon piñata.

24. Create a sensory bin filled with sand, water, or rice.

24. Have a backyard yoga session for kids.

25. Set up a DIY obstacle course using cardboard boxes and cushions.

26. Play a game of hide and seek.

27. Set up a temporary zip line using a rope and a tree branch.

28. Set up a bird feeder and birdwatch

Birdwatching

29. Set up a mini science experiment station.

30. Play a game of lawn bowling with plastic pins and a ball.

31. Have a mini art exhibition with artwork created by the children.

32. Set up a mini basketball hoop and shoot some hoops.

33. Play a game of freeze dance.

34. Have a backyard tea party with stuffed animals.

35. Play a game of musical chairs with outdoor seating.

36. Set up a nature observation station and identify different plants and insects.

37. Have a backyard obstacle course race with timers.

38. Set up a backyard water slide using a tarp and water.

39. Play a game of charades.

40. Have a backyard volcano experiment with baking soda and vinegar.

41. Play a game of mini soccer with cones and a small ball. 

42. Set up a DIY balance beam using a plank of wood.

43. Have a backyard relay race with various challenges.

44. Play a game of Pictionary using large drawing boards and chalk.

45. Set up a backyard bowling game using plastic bottles and a ball.

46. Have a backyard cooking session with easy recipes like s'mores or fruit kabobs.

47. Play a game of musical statues.

48. Set up a DIY obstacle course using pool noodles and hula hoops.

49. Have a backyard puppet making session using socks and craft supplies.

50. Play a game of tag with a twist, like freeze tag or tunnel tag.

51. Set up a backyard watercolor painting station.

Water painting station outside.

52. Have a backyard science experiment with homemade slime.

53. Play a game of mini golf using cups and a golf club.

54. Set up a DIY target practice game using water balloons and a target.

55. Set up a DIY photo booth with props for fun pictures.

56. Make a tunnel out of cardboard boxes

57. Have outdoor story times featuring books set in the great outdoors. 

Room On The Broom Story Walk!

58. Set up a backyard puppet theater and put on a show.

59. Have a nature-inspired craft session using leaves, flowers, and sticks.

60. Build a fairy garden with small plants and decorations. 

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