Have you noticed all the new yo-yos walking around since the holidays? And have you considered whose job it is to remove the knots from all those new yo-yo strings? It’s Mom’s. I thought it was just me, but this …[Continue]

Although the origins of the crossword puzzle can be traced to nineteenth century children’s books, journalist Arthur Wynne is credited with creating the first modern crossword puzzle in 1913. It appeared in New York World on December 21, 1913 and …[Continue]

Although I’ve covered Preschool Games in the past, I’m revisiting the topic because it continues to be one of my most requested subjects. But this collection of games is not only for preschoolers; each site also includes fun stuff for …[Continue]

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]

Today’s tour includes some of the most popular kid sites on the Net. These online playgrounds host millions of kids each week who gather to play kids games, chat, meet e-pals and generally have fun. After all, it’s summer and …[Continue]

My daughter entered kindergarten this fall, and brought the game of checkers back into our house. When we first started playing, I had trouble remembering the rules, so I was pleased to find these checkers sites to jog my memory. …[Continue]