Backyard Fun and Games
You want to send the kids outside for playtime everyday, but
sometimes the imagination is turned off and you hear, "There's nothing to
do outside." This is a great time to pull out the backyard games.
Some of our family favorites are croquet and
bocce ball. These are easy for the kids to set up and play on their own, and
even my youngest plays along with her older siblings (with liberal rule
interpretations for her.) My husband and I also enjoy playing with the kids.
You can find sets at most sporting goods stores and at big box
stores during the spring. Other backyard games your kids might enjoy are ladder
ball, paddle ball, badminton, and horseshoes. One great thing about these backyard games is that adults and
kids can play together without the adults always having the clear advantage.
(My 6-year-old plays a mean game of croquet and I think everyone can beat me at
badminton.)
To enjoy them, you don't have to be a super athlete or do a lot
of running. At extended family parties we hold tournaments and it's a great way
to get everyone (of all ages) mingling.
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