Kids Games

Playing this game is simple and fun for children (and sometimes the grownups!) on Thanksgiving morning. It was originally used as a tool to keep my children busy while my husband and I were...

Welcome to the Reverse Spelling Bee. Bet your friends or family members that you can spell something in English and they will not be able to correctly pronounce it with out writing it down. Spell...

Racing toy cars can be a lot of fun as they zoom down a track, up ramps and through tunnels and jumps. Sometimes your car is faster than your friends, sometimes not, either way you have fun. ...

Tired of making beds for your kids or significant other? Turn this age-old practical joke into an act of peaceful resistance, and have a little fun at the same time -- short-sheet the bed. It...

Do you remember as a child reading the Beatrix Potter classics? I remember one story in particular where Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny go into Mr. McGregor's Garden to rescue a coat. This game...

Are you looking for things for kids to do at a Halloween party that is fun and hasn't been done to death? Here is a game that your children can play at a Halloween party after the rest of the...

"You're it!" How many times did you play tag when you were a kid? I couldn't count the number of times I played. Over time we created or discovered variations of the game. Today...

Sleepover parties can be a great way for a group of kids to get to know each other. The children get to stay up late listening to music, watching movies and even dressing up to look like rock...

Want some privacy? Can't escape pesky siblings or prying parents? You can build your very own hideout in your bedroom with only a few materials. Your bedroom fort may not withstand a heavy...

With an element of risk and a chance at fortune, girls find quests and other adventure games irresistible. There are few online games for girls that offer adventure with spies, quests and rescues....

At some point, students will learn and memorize the 50 states and their capitals, and kids love to learn by actively doing. Visually stimulating and interactive games often are more beneficial...

Games are a fun way for a girl to spend time with her friends, her sisters and her mom. If she likes beauty and fashion, dress-up games can be the way to go. They can be played at home with family...

Whether it is the first thaw of spring, the warm days of summer, or the crispness of autumn, garden parties are guaranteed to enchant even the youngest girl. Prepare sumptuous delights and gather...

It's no secret that children enjoy games. But games can be fun and educational at the same time. Using games to explore the world of art allows kids to enjoy themselves while challenging their...

Rather than spending a ton of money on new plastic toys that will break in a week, make your own. Here are some fun ideas for inexpensive toys you and your kids can make together with materials...

Kids love tents, and this is great for indoors on a rainy day. Let them bring their toys into the tent for hours of fun!

The summer vacation is over and the older kids are back at school. Panic sets in! What am I to do with the toddler for for the next 6-7 hours? Here are some suggestions to keep your toddler...

Kids learn best when they can find fun ways to use new knowledge. Learning that takes the form of games helps kids find usefulness in the learning process and they absorb details better. Also,...

If your children are whining about no one to play with while they have a perfectly good sibling sitting right there next to them then here are some ideas to foster a sibling friendship. You've...

When you have children they always want to go outside to play. So what do you do when it is raining outside? Many times people put on a movie for their kids or tell them to go play their video...

You can turn the fun of sidewalk painting into a craft and science project as well by having your kids help make their own washable sidewalk paint. Sidewalk paint is a fun project spring, summer...

Maybe you won't be camping out in the woods anytime soon, but than again maybe you will b. Until than camp indoors with family and friends. The adventure doesn't have to be restricted to the...

It's rainy out and the kids are restless and they want something to do, why not play scavenger hunt. It's a real easy and a fun game. My grandkids enjoy hours of fun with it. All you need is a...

Don't get bored this summer or anytime for that matters. You can always find something to do with a little recall and imagination. If there is more than one person, than you are sure to find a...

Do you remember the finger game you played as a child, Here's the Church? I hadn't thought of it for quite some time until I received the Turning Point magazine today from David Jeremiah. It...

Cooperative games can be great ways for kids to get to know each other. When there are no winners and no losers, kids can simply play within the structure of the game and enjoy the company of...

Want a quick, and fun game to play outside with someone? This game doesn't take very long to play, and it's a lot of fun!! If you don't want to play outside, you can do it in!

Making a credit card float is a fun activity that can be easily done at home or at a small pond. However, to prevent an active credit card from becoming lost or floating out of reach in a large...

Teaching leadership and teamwork to youth is an important life skill that is never too late to teach. At some point in our lives we become part of a team (ie, sports, drama, clubs) and must work...

Now that it's summer, many families will be hitting the road for that family fun vacation. Traveling with children can go one of two ways: You could arrive at your destination after a long drive...

“Kid’s, let’s go outside and play for a while!” I heard this statement a lot as I was growing up. We need to get children outdoors more often these days. As the days of video games are upon us,...

Video games are the craze with today's kids and it is hard to find home made games that they will like these days. Milk ball is great ball game that is sure to please even adults. This is a great...

Teach your kids how to play this fun, simple game and soon they be playing this great game all day.

Summer is the time to get children out of the house and enjoying the good weather! There are many games and activities to introduce them to that will get them excited about the outdoors and being...

Whether they are playing in your back yard, at a company cook out, on a camping trip or in the local park, you can keep the kids entertained for hours with bubble wands and a home made bubble mix....

Children are active and can experience 'cabin fever' on a rainy day, or on a harsh winter day, when outdoor activities are limited. It is important for us, as parents, to have some fun indoor...

"Going on a Picnic" is a quick, fun game that you can play at any gathering of people. It does not require a board, or components, or anything to write with. It just involves people...

This is just for people like me that is going to have kids out of school soon and want something for your kids to do so they don't drive you crazy all the time. It is very simple and easy and alot...

Walk the plank ye scurvy dog! Thar'll be none aboard my pirate ship what don't own a sword. A good pirate always has three things: a sword, a pistol and a black heart. Follow these steps and...

Skin the snake is a silly relay that will have your group laughing as they play. This relay is also a great team building activity!

This summer plan lots of sports activities for your kids and the neighborhood kids that will keep them busy all summer long. Many of these games are some you played as a kid and others are new,...

Don't throw away those empty 2-liter soda bottles--turn them into a fun toss game by following these simple steps! This is a fun game to play with a partner, a group, or at a party. You can even...

Bubble soap is sold in small plastic vials. A ring attached to a wand is dipped into the solution and then is blown through to create floating, shimmering bubbles in the air. Blowing bubbles...

School carnival games are a great fund-raising opportunity. Your school fundraiser will need eye-catching games that will entertain and draw kids back for more fun. You need to make school...

Make your child a homemade dinosaur match up game. This game can be played in several different ways. We were focusing on a tyrannosaurus of different colors. All of the dinosaur shapes are the...

If you can draw a heart, rectangle, triangle, teardrop and an oblong circle, you can draw a donkey for the Pin the Tail on the Donkey game. These six shapes are the basis for the entire donkey's...

Chinese jump rope is a game enjoyed by children on playgrounds and in gym classes that tests their coordination, balance and memory. The jump rope is a loop of fabric-covered elastic, about 1/2...

Want to amaze your friends and wow them at parties? This works especially well if your friends are all small children! This will win their hearts and minds and will divert them from the pap on TV...

Trash Can Ball is one of the games my youth group use to love o play. It's great for running out some of that extra energy kids and teens always seem to have. It's fun and easy to learn. Even if...

Indoor play areas are literally popping up everywhere. From your local fast food restaurants to the mall, you can find indoor play areas to suit all children. While they are wonderful places for...