Kids' Activities and Games http://www.education.com/activity/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:26:05 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Create Cool Shapes Cards http://www.education.com/activity/article/shape-matching-game/

Here's an creative and budget-friendly way to help your preschooler learn his basic circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, and stars. Create these cool shapes cards, and use them to match and sort, play Concentration, or make a road trip more fun!

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29984 Make Simple Snack "Punch-Outs" http://www.education.com/activity/article/snack-punchouts/

Need a couple extra minutes in the morning? Let your preschooler help with this delicious activity that lets her prepare her own fun and healthy snack using cookie cutters.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29988 Play Twist 'N Turn! http://www.education.com/activity/article/twist-turn-game/

Play Twist 'N Turn! Trace out shapes on the ground, and let your preschooler walk, hop, and skip her way to learning all about rectangles, triangles, and circles, oh my! All you need is some sidewalk chalk and a bit of space to get started.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29999 Build a Summer's Fruit Cone! http://www.education.com/activity/article/summers-fruit-cone/

This summer, stay cool with this recipe that doesn't lose its cool. Encourage your preschooler to eat nutritiously by having her build this delicious summer fruit cone!

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 30000 Snake Tag: A Great Game for the Pool http://www.education.com/activity/article/Hook_Great_Tag_Game/

At your next pool party, gather a large group of friends to play a fun game of Snake Tag! The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes. This game is sure to get everyone laughing this summer.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 16410 Set Up a Pool Obstacle Course! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Super_Fun_Obstacle_Course/

Challenge your children to have fun and be fit with an innovative, pool obstacle course! Here's a guide to help you design your own exciting course with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 16417 Water Balloon Freeze Tag http://www.education.com/activity/article/Water_Balloon_Freeze_Tag/

Who needs a pool when you can play water balloon freeze tag? Cool down this summer with a game mixes hot potato, water balloons, and freeze tag and is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 16420 Cruise Ship: Pool Relay http://www.education.com/activity/article/Floating_Relay/

Challenge your child to a race across the pool! Grab some plastic figures and see which team can carry the most toys on their backs without dropping any in the pool. Help your child stay active and cool this summer with this fun water game that will add a little excitement to your next pool day!

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 16425 Rope Rush: Raft Race for the Pool! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Raft_Relay/

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool! This is great for your next pool party, or the next hot summer day.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 16429 Toe Fencing http://www.education.com/activity/article/Toe_Fencing/

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... It's even perfect to play as you wait in line!

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