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Fun at Home with Kids

by Charles Pearson, eHow Editor

Kids are a blast.

Kids often live in a sugar-fueled vortex of energy and fun. Since kids are hardwired to play and have fun, how can you keep up? These eHow tips and instructions will give you ideas for having fun with your kids without leaving the house.

Fun Games for Kids

Educational Games

Board Games

  • Teaching Kids the Game of 'Give & Take'

    Get tips for teaching kids how to play the game of 'Give and Take' in this free online video clip on board games. Read More

  • How to Buy Vintage Board Games

    Board games are a nice way to pass an evening. However, with computers now taking up the majority of the time, kids hardly know what a board game is--let alone how to play Read More

  • How to Choose Games for Children

    Choosing games for kids is a never ending process. As kids grow so do their tastes and interests. Kid's games come in many shapes, sizes and types. Video games, board games Read More

  • How to Make a Family Game Last Forever

    In today’s society many families tend to grow apart, especially once the kids move out, but there are ways to keep them coming back to visit and one of those ways is to Read More

  • How to Play the Game Trouble

    The board game "Trouble" was made popular in the 1960's by the toy company Milton Bradley. Designed for two to four players, this pop-o-matic favorite is still loved by Read More

  • How to Play 3-Dimensional Bingo

    3D Bingo makes a cool party game for kids. It is like regular Bingo except that you can get a bingo going up or down through three boards. You can also adapt it for Read More

  • How to Play Operation

    Operation is one of those classic board games that just never gets old. It is a game of physical skill in which players must complete an "operation" without damaging the Read More

  • How to Play Cariboo

    Cariboo, a board game made by the Cranium company, helps kids learn letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. The game has players match items to cards drawn during the game. Read More

  • How to Make a Giant Checkers Game With Old CDs

    Take checkers to another level by creating a giant game board and recycling old advertising CDs to use as the game pieces. This moving, interactive game gets kids and Read More

  • How to Play Mouse Trap

    Mouse Trap is a classic board game with a simple object: to build a mouse trap and trap other players' mice. The game's fun lies in building the crazy contraption piece by Read More

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