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Why we LOVE this product!
Sometimes kids just need a nudge to get going outside, and a tin of 50 ideas is a simple, screen-free way to provide it. Sorting ideas into creative, active and quiet helps match the activity to the mood.
At $10 it is an easy add-on gift.
Two things to weigh: it is a set of ideas rather than a toy, so younger kids need an adult or a reader to get started, and outdoor ideas depend on the weather and having some space to play.
Description
SKU:
5055923790083
Busy Ideas for Bored Kids: Outdoor Edition by Petit Collage is a flip-top tin of 50 cards, each with an idea for outdoor play. An icon on each card shows whether it is a creative idea (paint), an active idea (heart) or a quiet idea (book).
What's inside
- 50 outdoor activity cards
- Icons for creative, active and quiet ideas
- Flip-top storage tin
How it works
When kids say "I'm bored", they pick a card (or choose by icon for the kind of activity they want) and head outside to try it.
What kids learn
- Outdoor play and movement: active ideas to get kids moving
- Creativity: making and imagining with what is outside
- Independence: choosing their own activity
Good to know before you buy
- Age: 3 and up; younger kids will need an adult to read the cards.
- Space: the ideas are for outdoors, so a yard, park or other open space helps.
- Price: $10.00 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Families who want to get kids outside, grandparents and babysitters, and anyone looking for a small, inexpensive gift.
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About
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble traces its roots to 1873, when Charles M. Barnes began selling books from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. In 1917, his son William joined G. Clifford Noble in New York to establish Barnes & Noble. The company entered a new chapter in 1971, when bookseller Leonard Riggio acquired the Barnes & Noble name and flagship store, beginning a period of growth that would help shape the modern American bookstore.
Under Riggio's leadership, Barnes & Noble expanded across the country and introduced its distinctive superstore concept, bringing together an extensive selection of books with a welcoming atmosphere where customers could browse, discover new interests, and spend time exploring. The stores also expanded beyond books to include educational toys, games, music, and gifts.
Today, Barnes & Noble continues to connect readers and families with stories, ideas, and new discoveries through its bookstores and online shop. Its range extends from children's picture books and young adult fiction to puzzles, games, creative toys, and collectibles. By bringing reading together with opportunities for learning and play, Barnes & Noble remains a destination for families looking for inspiration, entertainment, and thoughtful gifts.
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