In this variation on musical chairs, no one gets kicked "out" of the game -- instead, they get to tell other kids what to do!

Play a phonics scavenger hunt no matter where you are. This game will have your child sounding out words and finding letter sounds in the objects around them.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Healthy eating may sound dull to kids, but it doesn't have to be boring. Add a little pizzazz to snack time by holding a snack hunt!

Little kids love this messy but fun Easter party game: bob for chocolate Easter eggs in a giant blob of whipped cream. The first one to find all her eggs wins!

Your little preschool elf will develop some important fine motor skills while creating an entertaining game: Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree!

This variation on the classic group game "Mother, May I?" can be played with one or more child and involves continual participation.

This is an easy counting game for preschoolers and toddlers. Great for car trips!

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

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

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Does your child have trouble holding a pencil? Is writing an excruciating task? The key is to build up those hand muscles! This water relay race can help.

In this activity your little one will throw a beanbag at a numbered target to help improve their number recognition skills.

Preschoolers need to practice hopping, skipping, and other "gross motor" skills. Why not make it fun by challenging them to move like their favorite animals?

Simon Says is a classic outdoor game that young children love. Promote your child's development and improve listening skills by playing the game in a new way.

This fun math game will help develop your child's counting skills and number recognition skills.

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.

If you have a young child who loves physical stunts, try making these coffee-can stilts for backyard fun.

Your kids will love this tradition of finding a leprechaun's gold hidden all over.

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.

Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.

Have the kids use sidewalk chalk to draw portraits of their family and, in the process, learn about familial relationships.

Support your first grader's counting and reading skills while laughing and running in this fun playground game.

This circle game practices patterning and flexes your child's memory.

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.

In this leap frog activity, your child will use their muscles to jump over friends and onto lily pads as they practices number recognition.