Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Make math fun and easy with this activity that challenges your child to use their addition and multiplication skills to win a race!

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

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.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

Make exercise fun for your child with this energetic fitness game that's a cross between a cake walk and musical chairs.

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

Make physical activity fun with this 4th-5th grade fitness game that's a twist on classic Tic-Tac-Toe.

Have a kid who loves to bead, but can't seem to keep them all in one place? Use those loose beads to craft a decorative wind chime.

Teach your child golf without the clubs! Introduce her to Pebble Golf, a fun beach game and a great way to develop her depth perception.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

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

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

Invite your child and a few friends to get crabby in this game of soccer with a twist: Instead of running, players "crab crawl" around the playing field.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

Build your child's math skills with this 2nd-3rd grade activity. Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game is sure to provide hours of fun.

Encourage your child to learn about air pressure by helping him devise his own squirt gun with a water bottle.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

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.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.