| Kids love to play, so games are a major part of | | | | Maid help kids learn to match. Other card games, |
| their lives. Choosing the right games for you kids | | | | like Cribbage, can help with math skills. There are |
| can be a challenge. It needs to be fun, but you | | | | other specialty card games, like UNO, which are |
| also want them to "get something" from the | | | | also good for matching and following directions. |
| games. There are new games coming out all the | | | | Computer/video games - There are an almost |
| time, but sometimes the classics are still the best. | | | | unlimited number of computer and video games, |
| Outdoor games - Outdoor games are a great | | | | with new systems coming out all the time. Not all |
| way to encourage teamwork and get exercise at | | | | the games are bad. There are quite a few |
| the same time. Softball, baseball, wiffleball are | | | | educational games, as well. The best games |
| always a hit. Badminton and volleyball are | | | | encourage creative thinking, puzzle solving and |
| inexpensive, and a lot of fun for everyone. There | | | | help improve hand eye coordination. The key is |
| are also games that require no equipment, like | | | | checking out games, through reviews and other |
| Tag and Duck, Duck, Goose, that are always | | | | parents, before buying a new game for your |
| favorites. | | | | children. |
| Board games - Board games are a great way to | | | | On-line games - There are several websites that |
| spend family time, and encourage taking turns and | | | | provide kid-friendly and educational games. PBS |
| playing by the rules. There are the classic board | | | | Kids, Nick Jr. and others have games that feature |
| games, like Candyland for younger children. Then | | | | the kids' favorite characters, and help them learn |
| games like Clue, which encourage logic and puzzle | | | | skills while having fun. Parents always need to |
| solving and Monopoly, where they can learn about | | | | supervise the sites to make sure they are safe |
| money. There are also many trivia games that | | | | forkids. |
| help test knowledge and have a little fun, too. | | | | If all else fails, give them an empty box, some |
| Card games - Card games are always a fun | | | | crayons and see what happens. |
| family activity. Simple games like Go Fish and Old | | | | |