The Best Kid Games
When you're a kid, keeping things interesting means keeping things fun. Whether you're outside or inside, there are hundreds of games that a child can play. Which games are best will depend on whether you're seeking something active or quiet, something intellectually stimulating or something that simply involves running around and having fun.
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Indoor Games
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While some children would rather be outdoors, being inside doesn't mean you can't have fun. For active children, games like charades and hide-and-seek have been loved for generations. If you're looking to try some less active games, bingo, dominoes and jigsaw puzzles are among the best. If you've got them handy, board games are a great way to pass the time, too. Games like chess, checkers and backgammon are popular and require minimal equipment. More elaborate games familiar to most Americans include Clue, Monopoly, Battleship and Trouble.
Card Games
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If you're indoors and all you have handy is a deck of cards, don't fret. Some of best and most popular kid games can be played just using cards. If your children are young, try a simple matching game. If your children are older, try a game of Old Maid, Go Fish or War. If your child likes to build things, few games are more challenging and stimulating than attempting to build a house of cards.
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Active Outdoor Games
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Red Rover, Simon Says, Blind Man's Bluff and Capture the Flag have all been popular children's games for generations. Red Light, Green Light is another fun outdoor game that keeps children moving. Other popular active outdoor games include Tag, Ring-Around-A-Rosy, Hopscotch and three-legged races, all of which have been popular for decades, and for good reason as they are simple and fun. And don't forget team sports. Baseball, basketball, touch football and soccer are all great ways to teach children to cooperate and work as a team.
Quieter Outdoor Games
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Quieter, less active outdoors games can also be fun. Games like croquet, Frisbee and playing catch with a ball can help children improve their hand-eye coordination. Scavenger hunts can help children improve their logic skills. Other children might enjoy educational activities like bug hunting and bird watching, both of which can easily be made into games by searching for particular bugs or birds, or seeing who can find the most of a certain kind.
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