Kids Games

Tether ball is a classic recreational game played on playgrounds across the country. The game requires very little equipment and can be played in open spaces as small as 10 feet in diameter. ...

If you can remember when you were growing up, jumping rope wasn't an activity that most kids just automatically knew how to do--it took practice. Jumping rope isn't just fun; it can also help your...

Girls, like boys, love to interact and play games. During recess you may find a wide range of games and activities girls are participating in.

Finding fun games to play with younger kids outside can be challenging. You want to play games that will keep their attention, but also amuse them for longer than a few minutes. This is where you...

With all the toys and video games that have been produced, some traditional children's games have endured. Children everywhere still play games such as hopscotch and tag.

Chinese jump rope is a popular game for school-aged children throughout the world, thanks in part to how inexpensive it is to play and easy it is to learn. First played by children in 7th-century...

Bean bags can easily be made at home with some fabric and rice. These bags can then be used to play a few different games. What is great about bean bag games is that children of almost any age can...

Nowadays many kids play games on the computer or on game consoles, but years ago, before the Internet became mainstream, games that involved physical activity were popular among youngsters. Many...

Trampolines can provide hours of enjoyment, but that enjoyment can lose its bounce if all you're doing is jumping without a purpose. You can add another dimension if you try some trampoline games....

Tetherball has long been a staple on elementary school playgrounds, but many kids and adults enjoy the game just as much at home. Making your own tetherball set is not very time consuming or...

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...

Ring toss has been a favorite game for kids for decades. This game can be used at carnivals, fairs and family block parties for lots of children to play. You can also construct your own ring toss...

This is a playground game that's a hybrid of tether ball and bowling.

Kids love to learn magic tricks so they can astound their friends and even amaze some grownups. Magic rope tricks are some of the easiest to learn yet deliver a big impact when performed. They are...

Chinese jump rope is a playground game that takes a minimum of 3 people to play. Two players stand inside the Chinese jump rope and use their ankles to stretch it out in a big oval. This keeps the...

Make physical fitness fun for your kids by teaching them how to jump rope with classic children's rhymes or songs that you've created yourself. The chants will not only help them keep the rhythm,...

Looking for a new game for the kids to play? Searching for good old-fashioned competition? Something pleasurable, easy—and a tad intense? Four on four tug o' war may be just the thing. So...

Tetherball is cousin to the game of volleyball. The basic setup involves an inflatable ball attached to a long pole by a thin rope. It's fun to play for its casual yet competitive one-on-one...

Chinese Jump Rope is a children's game that has spread to worldwide popularity. It helps keep kids active and teaches physical dexterity. More advanced than traditional jump rope, the game uses a...