Simple Games For Kids

Games are a great way for kids to spend time, but some games are just too complicated. The following is a look at some simple games that are fun for kids of all ages, and will help kids learn skills. 1.
Whac-a-Mole: This is a fun game that you can purchase at just about any store that sells kids games. It is a game that comes with an electronic board, and four plastic hammers.
When the helmet of the mole lights up, you are supposed to whack it.
You get a score, and can play by yourself or against people.

One of the best things about this game, besides the fact that it is really simple, is that it helps children of all ages develop hand and eye coordination, as well as their reaction skills.

It is a timed game, where you only have a few moments to whack the mole before it goes to a new one, so you have to be quick on your feet.

The fun lights and sound effects will keep kids busy for hours.
2. Duck, duck, goose.
This is a fun chase game that involves sitting in a circle with other kids, and touching their heads saying either "duck" or "goose".
When the person going around the seated people says "goose," the head of the person they touch must chase them around the circle back to that spot. If they tag them, the counter starts again, if they don't, the person who was the "goose" is now the counter.

It is fun, it helps kids get out some energy, and gives them a chance to practice their reasoning skills.
You will observe that after a few rounds, the kids will be selective about who they choose as their "goose" as they don't want to get caught.
3.

Chopstick pass.
Sometimes at the dinner table, kids get anxious for things to start.
This game is a simple game to make dinner table wait times go by fast and with fun. For this game each child needs a set of chopsticks.
Then, choose an option, and have them pass it around with the chopsticks, trying not to drop it on their turn. It if gets dropped, they should start again at the first person.
This develops hand eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
4.

Mine field.
For this game you need a group of at least four or five kids.
One will be the caller, and one will be the blind folded one, and the rest are mines. Start at one end of a room, and have the caller guide the blind folded kid to the other side, avoiding the landmines (other kids), along the way.

If they mess up, they have to start over.
This teaches kids how to both give and get directions, and how to listen.
It can also help them learn left and right.

These are just a few games, but they sure can be fun to play!