Games

Balloon Party Game

Dec 24, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Party Ideas

This is a fun, easy, and inexpensive party game. All you need are 12 balloons of different sizes. The object is to see how many balloons you can hold onto in 2 minutes. You can use your teeth and toes, you can put them under your arm and between your legs.

Snowman Spelling Game

Dec 17, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Reading Activities

This is a fun and easy activity that can be played almost anywhere. It helps children with their spelling. It's a version of "hangman". Using a pencil draw a snowman on paper. Be sure to include the eyes, nose, mouth, hat, and scarf. Think of a word and write one...

Spin-the-Dreidel Game

Dec 1, 2021 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Games, Hanukkah, Seasons & Holidays

Celebrate Hanukkah by playing the Dreidel Game. Print the easy Dreidel pattern and have fun with friends and family. Traditionally you play with gold chocolate coins but I use unshelled peanuts.Get pattern and directions

Fun Games for Kids

Sep 24, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas

Here's a link for kids where you'll find games and activities to help explore good health from Primary Children's Medical Center. Go to games

Sardines – A Hide & Seek Game

Aug 16, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Party Ideas

This would be a fun game to play with a lot of kids or just a few. You can do it in your home, backyard, a park or anywhere there are places to hide. To Play Sardines: The person who is “it” hides while everyone else counts to 30. Each player then tries to find the...

Milk Carton Catcher

Jun 23, 2021 | Family Activities, Games

This is a fun and easy way to play catch with kids. It’s especially great for younger children who may have difficulty catching with their hands. You can even play inside the house. Materials: 1 gallon milk carton with handle (empty, of course) Ball or bean bag...

Lucky Charm Game

Mar 17, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Math Activities, St. Patrick's Day

You will need: Game board Pencil Paperclip Marker piece for each person (pennies, beans, etc.) Directions: Put the marker pieces on start and decide who will go first.Place the paperclip on the heart spinner, hold in place with the tip of a pencil and spin.Move the...

Rock Around the Clock Game

Mar 8, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Math Activities

This is a fun and easy activity to support math skills. You will need: Two sets of cards for each player and scissors. Print and cut out the cards. Each player places one set of cards face down in a circle like the numbers on a clock. The 12 needs to be in the...

Math Card Game

Feb 26, 2021 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Math Activities

This is great for all ages. You just need a deck of card with numbers. If you’re using playing card remove the aces and face cards. You can use UNO or Racko cards. Put the cards face down in a pile. Take turns drawing 2 cards from the pile. Determine ahead of time if...