

But many do support developing and practicing new skills and learning new concepts.
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Similarly, if the pictures in the activity book are too “babyish” for your big kid, they won’t want to use it.Īn activity book does not have to be obviously educational in order for it to be a quality option for your child (if a book is full of tic-tac-toe grids and mazes, and your kid loves it, that’s perfectly fine). Scan through the pages (or read some reviews) to see if the content is below, at, or above your child’s current age and/or developmental stage.īooks that are filled with activities that are too hard or too easy will likely go unused. Just because an activity book says it’s made for a certain age group, doesn’t mean it’s right for your child. Bigger kids may even enjoy these subjects more in an activity book simply because it’s outside of school. Math and science: Kids don’t have to be in school to flex their STEM muscles, and many find true joy in these academic areas.If your child loves to put pencil to paper, then an activity book with a focus on writing will likely be a hit. Writing development: Writing-themed activity books range from letter and number tracing for preschoolers to writing prompts for older kids.

Trivia, riddles and word problems: Similar to activity books focused on puzzles and games, this genre is a good option for kids who love brainteasers, whether they’re math problems, sequencing/pattern games, letter scrambles, or even just general trivia questions.

