Outdoor Fun and Games for Kids

Book excerpt: A lively game not only enables young muscles to grow strong, but also frequently helps improve balance, coordination, dexterity, and concentration. So send your kids out into the great outdoors for some fun fresh air with these perennial favorites and some unique variations for children age 3 to 11. Learn five verses for "Skip to My Lou," three enticing hopscotch grids, some inventive ways of playing tag (like Dog and Bone), and countless ideas for hopping, skipping, running, and jumping. Each game includes an at-a-glance guide to age range, number of players, and necessary props. Whether alone or with friends, in a garden, park, or at the beach, this colorful guide will provide hours of active entertainment.