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.

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

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

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

When it comes to working kids' muscles, nothing beats an obstacle course! Here are some easy ideas for creating your own course at home.

Introduce your fifth grader to the Kinara, part of the Kwanzaa tradition, by playing this fast-paced, two player game!

The next time your kids are pent up inside because of bad weather, try hosting a Balloon Olympics!

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

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.

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

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!