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

Need an outdoor activity for your next party or family gathering? Try this wacky group relay game that's fun for adults and kids alike.

Exponents can be tricky to learn. Fortunately this game provides plenty of multiplication practice for your math student!

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

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

Catch the dance mash fever with this catchy and foot-tapping activity that's all about movement and Halloween fun!

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.

Help your preschooler combine a lesson about numbers with a silly, snowy game of hopscotch.

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

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!

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!

Take the classic game to a new level, by including super fun directions inside the chalk-drawn boxes.

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.

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

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

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.

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

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.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a few riotous rounds of Hot Potato--played with a real potato!

Get your 4th-7th grade child outside with this fast-paced twist on the classic game of tag. This activity provides good cardiovascular exercise.

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

This twist on the classic game of freeze tag spells fun for your fourth grader--and the whole family!

Help your child get comfortable with the concept of estimation, which will come in handy during everything from standardized tests to future shopping trips!

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Try a fun Mother's Day game for moms and kids to play together!

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Teach your child a classic kid's game: Five Stones. All you need are five stones and a flat surface.

Simon Says is a classic outdoor game that young children love. Promote your child's development and improve listening skills by playing the game in a new way.

Your mother is a treasure, so celebrate her with a fun Motherâs Day Treasure Hunt.