Games

You can never have enough games to keep your children occupied. Here are some classic games that are perfect for long spring and summer days:

Games for the Road

• Spot the license plate – have children point out plates from different states. See how many you can spot from each state with double points for far away states.
• I spy – we forget as adults how much fun “I spy” can be. Kids can spend an hour playing this game in the car, restaurant or anywhere. Make it even more fun by establishing a theme like princess “I Spy” where you have to point out things that have to do with princesses.

• Make up a song – try to fit your children’s names or funny words into songs on the radio. Kids love playing this game. Or you can make up your own words to popular songs on the radio. This is always good for a few laughs.

Games for the House

• Play Store – it’s amazing how creative kids can be with a little play money or a play credit card. Set up a pretend cash register and have them check out your market order. Let them create and redeem pretend coupons and give out change.

• Pen Pals – reinforce writing and reading skills by having your child write notes to you in a notebook. You write responses to them and they respond daily. This can really be fun for elementary school kids.