About Today: 12 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When my sister and I were kids, our favorite games were the old-fashioned ones. This was partly because video games weren't much more advanced than two glowing blobs firing pixels at each other, and partly because our Dad was really good at organizing games of tag and hide and seek. 12 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids So we spent a lot of time outdoors. This was a good thing, because we also liked to "help" our parents in the kitchen. And then help ourselves to a lot of cookie dough. We definitely needed the exercise. Readers Respond: My Favorite Outdoor Kids Games 8 Classic Summer Games to Buy on eBay See More About:  outdoor activities  family fun  things to do with grandchildren Top 10 Board Games for Family Gatherings Sometimes, though, it's going to rain and you'll be stuck indoors. For those times, we had old favorites like Monopoly. 10 Indoor Activities for Kids 10 Birthday Party Games for Kids See More About:  family games  games for large groups  10 Old-Fashioned Games To this great roundup of classic games and activities I would add only one thing: Pretend to be a horse. Will obviously only appeal to kids who ask for a pony every year for their birthday. Will also annoy the rest of the family, which is probably partly the point. More Ways to Have Old-Fashioned Fun With Your Grandchildren 8 Favorite Cookie Recipes to Bake With Grandchildren See More About:  things to do with grandchildren  family fun  games for kids 7 Nature Activities Children Will Love Another favorite: bird watching. My family still talks about the time we saw a bunch of finches gang up on a blue jay who was trying to steal their birdseed. Get Outside: Nature Activities for Home or School 5 Outdoor Activities for ADHD Children See More About:  nature activities for kids  gardening with kids  family activities Today Ads Kids Birthday Party Team Building Games Outdoor Games Kids Activities Games for Camp Featured Articles What Is Bastille Day? Video: Teach a Dog to Roll Over How to Use Google+ Gluten-Free Cooking for Kids How to Hire Good Movers Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement