Breathe some new life into some old fashioned games. The
old fashioned games help you remember how to be a kid
again. We all have a little kid hiding inside of us so why not
try to pull it out and have some fun. You can use some of
these ideas and try to think of what you used to play as a
kid too. As always do not be afraid to make new twists on
the old games. Share your memories of playing these
games as a kid with your kids. Make new memories that
they can pass on.
Flash Light Tag
This game is great to play as a family. It is a combination
of Hide N' Seek and Tag. It evens things out more when
there are people of all ages playing. It makes it easier for
younger kids that have trouble finding hiding places. It
also makes it easier for us old people that really have no
interest in running to catch people. You can play it in a
dark house or outside after dark. Everyone but the person
that is "it" hides. Then after the person that is "it" does
their count down they try to find people with a flash light.
No running is needed you just have to shine the light on
someone to catch them.
Variation: When a person is found and yells out their
name and, "I'm caught," the "it" person must tag and
freeze them. Other players have to unfreeze that person
by tagging them. Once unfrozen they can hide again. If
the "it" person is able to freeze everyone they win and a
new person becomes it.
Balloon Volleyball
Oh come on, the kids love trying to bat at balloons anyway
why not make it a family game. Make teams and keep
score. Learn something about team work and laugh a lot.
There is no such thing at being a pro at balloon volleyball
so you can all have fun as you do horribly. Just make sure
you play where you have enough room and nothing you
can break. Then let loose and be silly.
Charades and Pictionary
These games are old time favorites and can be played
when you have just a little time or a lot of time. Very
simple, just have everyone write words down on little
pieces of paper. As many pieces of paper as you will have
time for. Then use them to play. Letting the kids choose
some of the words makes this all the more fun. They are
sure to come up with some words that will make everyone
laugh. For smaller kids that have trouble acting out words
maybe you can combine the games and let the younger
ones just draw their words.
For a fun twist on this one why not add in some play
dough and everyone has to try to make something that
will help people guess the word.
Scavenger Hunts
This one can be fun and educational. By choosing what
goes on the list you can make it simple, silly, or
educational. If you want to make it harder give clues
instead of just a list. For younger kids you can do colors,
rhyming words, or shapes. For the older ones use things
they are learning about at that time. It will still be fun and
they can work their brains at the same time.
old fashioned games help you remember how to be a kid
again. We all have a little kid hiding inside of us so why not
try to pull it out and have some fun. You can use some of
these ideas and try to think of what you used to play as a
kid too. As always do not be afraid to make new twists on
the old games. Share your memories of playing these
games as a kid with your kids. Make new memories that
they can pass on.
Flash Light Tag
This game is great to play as a family. It is a combination
of Hide N' Seek and Tag. It evens things out more when
there are people of all ages playing. It makes it easier for
younger kids that have trouble finding hiding places. It
also makes it easier for us old people that really have no
interest in running to catch people. You can play it in a
dark house or outside after dark. Everyone but the person
that is "it" hides. Then after the person that is "it" does
their count down they try to find people with a flash light.
No running is needed you just have to shine the light on
someone to catch them.
Variation: When a person is found and yells out their
name and, "I'm caught," the "it" person must tag and
freeze them. Other players have to unfreeze that person
by tagging them. Once unfrozen they can hide again. If
the "it" person is able to freeze everyone they win and a
new person becomes it.
Balloon Volleyball
Oh come on, the kids love trying to bat at balloons anyway
why not make it a family game. Make teams and keep
score. Learn something about team work and laugh a lot.
There is no such thing at being a pro at balloon volleyball
so you can all have fun as you do horribly. Just make sure
you play where you have enough room and nothing you
can break. Then let loose and be silly.
Charades and Pictionary
These games are old time favorites and can be played
when you have just a little time or a lot of time. Very
simple, just have everyone write words down on little
pieces of paper. As many pieces of paper as you will have
time for. Then use them to play. Letting the kids choose
some of the words makes this all the more fun. They are
sure to come up with some words that will make everyone
laugh. For smaller kids that have trouble acting out words
maybe you can combine the games and let the younger
ones just draw their words.
For a fun twist on this one why not add in some play
dough and everyone has to try to make something that
will help people guess the word.
Scavenger Hunts
This one can be fun and educational. By choosing what
goes on the list you can make it simple, silly, or
educational. If you want to make it harder give clues
instead of just a list. For younger kids you can do colors,
rhyming words, or shapes. For the older ones use things
they are learning about at that time. It will still be fun and
they can work their brains at the same time.
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