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!

Your little preschool elf will develop some important fine motor skills while creating an entertaining game: Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree!

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

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your children with the directional vocabulary they should master in time for kindergarten.

This copying game is like a hopped up version of Simon Says, but it lets kids use their bodies to practice patterning, a key skill in early math.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

Help your child stay physically and mentally active with this group aerobic fitness game that's good for the heart and mind alike.

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

This math game helps fourth graders improve their understanding of positive and negative integers in a fun way.

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.

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.

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

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

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

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

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Like "Mother, May I?", this following directions tag game focuses on gross motor skills, but to the theme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Fun indoors or outside!

Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.

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.