Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

Teach an important and often comical historical lesson with a prediction game that teaches youngsters about the fallibility of word-of-mouth talk.

Is your precocious third grader a Shakespeare in the making? Challenge her growing vocabulary with a group game that rewards her wordy ways

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!

This year, celebrate Father's Day with three hilarious outdoor family games.

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Teach your child a classic kid's game: Five Stones. All you need are five stones and a flat surface.

Kids get to play mad scientist in this wacky drawing game that's a great way to help kids to mellow out after the high-energy antics of recess.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Your spotlight-loving third or fourth grader will be delighted to play this improvisational game of freeze theater with family or friends.

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.

It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

Make math fun and easy with this activity that challenges your child to use their addition and multiplication skills to win a race!

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

Make subtraction practice more fun with this outdoor review game that's great for beginning math learners and more advanced!

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Take the classic game to a new level, by including super fun directions inside the chalk-drawn boxes.

Try these story starters - creativity and sequencing skills combine to create wild stories that will have the whole family in stitches!

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

Help your child get comfortable with the concept of estimation, which will come in handy during everything from standardized tests to future shopping trips!

Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.