10 Old School Activities You Need to Share With Your Kids
Today, amid the iPads and Xboxes, it can be easy to forget that there was a time when kids had a blast doing far simpler stuff. And oh, what a tragedy it would be if you one day wake up and realize your kids have grown up without trying them! (And trust us, that will happen faster than you think!)
In case your kids are twiddling their thumbs one day and you're scrambling for some fresh ways to have some fun, check out this list of ideas. We promise you won't be disappointed!
Cat's Cradle
Who knew kids could wile away hours playing with a piece of string? That's the simple allure of Cat's Cradle, a game that does wonders for hand-eye coordination as well.
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Hopscotch
All you need is a sidewalk and a piece of chalk to play hopscotch. Plus hopping inside the squares, alternating between one foot and two, is actually quite challenging for young kids and a way to master a developmental milestone called homolateral movement (which means moving one side of your body in a different way than the other).
Lemonade Stand
We'll bet many a budding business owner's first enterprise was a lemonade stand. It introduces your kids to the idea of making money, selling a product, and customer relations -- all via everyone's favorite tart beverage.
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Hide 'n Seek
Hide 'n' Seek has it all: the excitement of finding a great hiding spot and the thrill of getting caught or evading your captor. It's like being in your own action movie with endless variations.
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Climbing Trees
Who needs jungle gyms when you've got trees? It's the ultimate way to get a workout while communing with nature.
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