Entertain your next batch of energetic youngsters with a Halloween-inspired candy hunt!

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

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

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

From how to make your own invitations to what games to play the day of, this guide has everything you need to make your graduate's day a time to remember.

Try these story starters - creativity and sequencing skills combine to create wild stories that will have the whole family in stitches!

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

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

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.

The human knot game is a perfect team-building exercise and a fun activity that's sure to bring lots of laughs along the way.

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

This circle game practices patterning and flexes your child's memory.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

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!

Play Number Dash with your preschooler and help them learn to identify numbers, write numbers and learn about organized play.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

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

If you have a young child who loves physical stunts, try making these coffee-can stilts for backyard fun.