Backyard Games The Whole Family Can Play!
This post is provided by Jordan.
Kids and the great outdoors go together like milk and cookies. Or at least they should. However, numerous studies show that today?s youngsters are spending way too much time in front of screens and not enough outside, getting the physical activity their growing bodies need.
Or the adventures that will power their minds and imaginations.
The secret is to make it fun, not work or exercise. Tempt your kids with activities they will want to be a part of. Here are several backyard games that will appeal to your young ones and let them (and you) get the fresh air and fitness time needed.
Tug Of War
A good thick rope is about all you need in the way of equipment. This is the perfect activity for when you have a bunch of people over, such as during a family reunion, a birthday party or block party.
Simply stake an area between the two starting points that is the ?lake of fire? or ?endless pit? or other forbidden zone each team is going to try to pull the other into. Avoid frustration by making sure the two teams are as evenly matched as possible in size and strength. The kids will work up a good sweat and burn off whatever sugar highs they might be on while enjoying the competition.
Croquet
This yard game is classic. The equipment is not very expensive and it can inspire hours of competitive fun. You can lay out the playing field any way you would like. No matter the size, shape or topography of your backyard, you can make ...
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