Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

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

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

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.

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

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.