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How to Play What Time is it Mr. Wolf

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“What time is it Mr. Wolf?", also known as "What time is it Mr. Fox?," is a classic version of tag that helps kids work on listening skills, counting skills and coordination required for running while also enjoying being outside and playing with ... more »

How to Tell One-Liners

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What's the shortest distance between you and a career in comedy? A one-liner, of course!.. more »

How to Collect Garbage Pail Kids

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Garbage Pail Kids were all the rage in the mid-1980s. They were a counter culture item to the Cabbage Patch Kids that were the doll of the day. Playing off of their popularity, cards were printed that told the story of the kids from the other ... more »

How to Guess a Color

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Astound your friends! Confound your enemies! Amuse your acquaintances!.. more »

How to Have an Egg Toss

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All this game requires are some willing players, enough uncooked eggs for every other person, and the great outdoors. (We recommend that you have plenty of paper towels on hand for the cleanup!).. more »

How to Hold Potato Sack Races

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Players race to the finish line while hopping inside burlap bags... more »

How to Hold Wheelbarrow Races

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Players team up to race as human wheelbarrows in this fun party game... more »

How to Inflate a Beach Ball

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Not having fun with your new beach ball? Maybe there's no air in it! Follow these simple steps to fill your ball with air and wait for the fun to begin... more »

How to Make a Cat's Cradle With String

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Everyone has heard of a cat's cradle not everybody knows the art of making one. Making shapes from string as a game is an age old practice that can entertain for hours. Just follow the steps below for inexpensive fun... more »

How to Plan a Teddy Bear Picnic

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A teddy bear picnic is a terrific party theme for young children. It's also a fun activity for a family... more »

How to Play Cat's Cradle

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Cat's Cradle is a simple string game that many school children used to play. In an age where video games and cell phones have taken over our school yards, this can be a return to simpler times if only for a moment. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Play Chinese Jump Rope

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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 loop of elastic rope and requires two holders plus ... more »

How to Play Chutes and Ladders

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A classic Milton Bradley game, Chutes and Ladders is an easy game to enjoy with your younger children. No reading is required to play, but the game teaches kids to recognize numbers and count up to 100. Rules are simple enough for children as ... more »

How to Play Clothespin Drop

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In this game, children take turns trying to drop decorated clothespins into a plastic container... more »

How to Play Monkey in the Middle

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Monkey in the middle is a children's game you can play with 3 or more players. The object of the game is to toss the ball between two players while a third person in the middle tries to get the ball. The game can be played almost anywhere ... more »

How to Spin a Pencil Around Your Middle Finger

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How many times do you remember sitting in math class and watching the girl next to you twirl her pencil around her middle finger? Well, it is really not as hard as you might think. Here is how to spin a pencil around your middle finger... more »

How to Hold Relay Races

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Runners use teamwork to win a race in this great outdoor party game... more »

How to Play Snakes & Ladders

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The original game of Snakes and Ladders was created in ancient India and brought to Europe in 1892. The original game was inspired by religion; going up the ladders represented committing good acts which caused you to come closer to nirvana, ... more »

How to Play the Hot Potato Game

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Like the children's game Simon Says, Hot Potato is a great learning game that can be exciting and fun. This simple game, using just one prop with no moving parts, teaches imagination, reflex action, listening skills and how to follow directions... more »

How to Put Together a Children's Treasure Hunt

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A children's treasure hunt is sure to be the hit of any birthday party or children's gathering. Whether held indoors or outdoors, a treasure hunt is a simple activity that you can put together in any style you wish. Recommended for ages 5 to 15, ... more »

How to Site a Play Structure

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Play structures can make your child's play area the best place in town. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing its location... more »

How to Teach Knot Tying To Kids

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Here are some fun ways to teach knot tying to kids... more »

How to Choose Educational Games for Kindergarten Children

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Kindergarten means "child's garden" in German. Select games that nurture the developing senses - sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch - of 4- to 6-year-olds... more »

How to Have a Projectile Fight

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Having a projectile fight is a fun way to spend the afternoon with your friends. Projectile fights can take place with 2 people battling each other or with teams competing against one another. Food fights, paintball wars and spit wad fights are ... more »

How to Make a Balloon Horse

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One of the most basic requests when making balloon animals is for a horse. While the horse can be a complicated animal to make, you can definitely learn how to make one using a few simple techniques... more »

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