With nothing more than a flat open space and some lively kids, you can reinforce key concepts of punctuation while having lots of healthy laughs.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

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

Be active while learning about American history with this twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."

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

Tell your child you want to work on kindergarten readiness skills and she's not likely to jump up and clap. But turn it into a game and it's a different story.

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

This hunting game is just as fun outdoors as it is inside. And while they'll never suspect they're learning, it helps kids develop listening skills, too!

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

This outdoor game will help your child practice observational skills and visual identification while working in some exercise, too!

Have a blast celebrating the poetic prose of Dr. Seuss as you hop your way to better vocabulary and reading skills. Play Hop on Pop Hopscotch!

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

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

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

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!

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

Kids will love this more challenging version of tag where they'll have to run while "attached" to someone else.

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

Try to pop other opponents balloons while trying to protect your own. This exciting game is sure to be a hit with the kids at your next party!

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.

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

At your next party, play this amped-up version of hot potato that comes with a prize!

Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your child.

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!