15 to 20 minutes

Materials

ClipboardPaperPen or pencil

Directions A clipboard is a very grownup tool, so it can make your child feel mature and important. Assign an inventory task, such as tallying the contents of a kitchen or linen cupboard. Extensions

Hang a clipboard by the door with chores listed so your child can use it to check off tasks as they are finished, adding notes about what happened.Take clipboards and head out on an alphabet scavenger hunt, finding an item for each letter of the alphabet. Exchange and check for accuracy when finished.List questions that you make up together and send your child to interview a family member or friend.