The weather is great. Turn off that computer and go play outside. Today’s web picks feature hundreds of games to play by yourself, with just a few friends, or with your entire scout troop or classroom. Whether you are looking …[Continue]
Sudoku Tips
Sudoku is a logic-based number puzzle that does not involve arithmetic. Although first published in an American puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku gained popularity in Japan in 1986 before becoming an international craze in 2005. The goal is to enter …[Continue]
Riddles
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries? What can you catch but not throw? What goes around the world but stays in a corner? No sooner spoken than broken. What is it?* If you enjoy a challenge, then …[Continue]
Travel Games
Years ago I purchased a travel Bingo card set, and we practically wore it out. Now that my kids are in their teens, we play word games. Our favorite is Ghost. This week’s picks focus on car travel games for …[Continue]
Mazes
As I was researching mazes, I was amazed (a-MAZED, get it?) at the depth and breadth of the subject. For starters, I learned that while a maze has many dead ends to confuse the player, a true labyrinth consists of …[Continue]
Dress Up Games
I remember dressing paper dolls with tabbed paper clothes, and spending hours changing Barbie from one outfit to another. While those are still worthwhile pastimes, the following interactive dress up games add another dimension to the dress up genre. To …[Continue]
Create a Word Search
Word searches are popular because they are fun to play and easy to make. Whether you are a teacher looking for activities to customize for your curriculum, or a student looking for something different to include in a school report, …[Continue]
Paper Airplanes
What makes one paper airplane better than another? Should we judge our paper planes on ease of construction, length of flight or distance traveled? Personally, I vote for the fun factor. And hopefully, you’ll have plenty while visiting this week’s …[Continue]
Tic-Tac-Toe
Tic-tac-toe is a simple game (usually played with pencil and paper) that can be enjoyed by kids as young as three. What I find most fascinating about these online tic-tac-toe games, is their variety. The many creative twists that can …[Continue]
Birthday Parties
Birthdays come but once a year, and are a magical time for children. They love the attention, the presents, the parties and the cake. To help plan your child’s special day, here’s a selection of sites with party ideas, game …[Continue]
