Crushed Can Cornhole
Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. It's easy to make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.
Play Freeze Theater
If your child enjoys the spotlight, this is the perfect game for her and her friends! Orchestrate a game of freeze theater, an improvisational activity that challenges your child's ability to enter and exit scenes smoothly.
Car Games
Thinking about taking a road trip? Here are some simple ways to pass the time that you and your child can do together.
Play Mancala
This classic game of strategy traces its roots to Africa. You can craft a homemade version with just an egg carton and beads!
Ring the Bottle: A Math Carnival Game
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.
Play Duplication: Nature Memory
Try this fun outdoor game on your next nature outing. Collect different items from nature and invite players to find a matching item based purely on memory! It's a great way to promote nature preservation and boost memory skills.
Make Felt Travel Checkers
Using a few simple materials, you and your child can create a checkers game board that will last all the way to your destination and home again!
Practice Hula Hoop Times Tables!
If you're finding it painful to get your child to practice math lessons learned throughout the school year and her skills are slipping, try this mental and physical multitasking game to get your child back into the swing of things.
Half As Much
Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game. Play in groups or coach your child through one-on-one.
Horseshoes Game
Horseshoes makes a perfect activity for a lazy summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can easily create your own set.
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