Games

Using her bears, dolls, and stuffed toys as patients, have your child pretend that she is in a hospital or clinic where the toys must be treated and repaired.

Learning at home is easy with this versatile activity. Try it with your child.

This is a party activity in which friends and family participate in Olympic-type events.

In this nature activity, children learn what objects they can put in a tree to attract feeding birds.

This nature activity teaches children how to build a birdbath in a window box.

Follow the instructions in this game to challenge children's visual memory skills.

This is a variation on the game of solitaire -- it takes the form of a clock.

In this two-player game, each player throws and catches a ball according to a sequence of tasks.

In this fun rainy day activity, children build a house out of a deck of cards.

This is a variation on the game of hide-and-seek. The person who's 'it' hides. As players find the 'it' person, they join him in hiding.

In this activity, children construct their own pick-up sticks and then have fun playing the game.

In this activity, members of the family talk nonstop for one minute on a certain subject.

This family activity lists different games that the whole family can play.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Explore your child's creativity and communication skills with this family activity.

On the next rainy day, indulge in some fantasy with a tea party right out of your child's favorite storybook.

On your next trip, give your child a map and have her trace and follow the route you are driving.

Try this activity with your child. By being your child's playmate, you can encourage her to build her athletic skills.

Challenge your child to prepare for bedtime in a timely fashion with this fun game.