Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

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.

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

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

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

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

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

Build memory and motor skills with this musical movement game!

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!

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

Frisbee golf is a game that incorporates the rules of golf with the fun of frisbee. Here's how to get started with your child:

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

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

Use old coffee cans and socks to make a beanbag toss game for kids in preschool and kindergarten. This activity is great for math and coordination.

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!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

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

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.

Kids get to play mad scientist in this wacky drawing game that's a great way to help kids to mellow out after the high-energy antics of recess.

Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

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.

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.