Aluminum Foil Art

Give everyone a sheet of aluminum foil. Let them make their own art, jewelry, hats, sculptures, etc. Or give an assignment, i.e., “make a mask,” or “form an animal.” Encourage creativity!

Submitted by Attie

Ages 12 and younger • 2 or More Players • Cooperative • Creative • Quiet Time

In My Suitcase

This game requires you to memorize a list of items that are “packed in the suitcase.” The items need to be in alphabetical order. For instance, the first person says “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron.” Then the next person has to repeat what is already in the suitcase and add one more thing: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron and a baseball.” The next person says: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron, a baseball and a chocolate bar.” This continues until you reach the letter Z, or someone forgets what is in the suitcase.” Or, to make the game harder, don’t require the list to be alphabetized.

Submitted by D.F.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive

I Spy

This game is an old classic that little kids love. Take turns being the “spy.” The spy looks around and silently chooses an item, then says “I spy with my little eye something…. BLUE” (or whatever color it is). Then the other players take turns guessing blue items. Whoever guesses correctly gets to be the next “spy.”

Ages 5 and younger • 2 or More Players • Competitive

Jousting Spoons

Each person holds a spoon with a wad of paper in it. Two players joust by trying to knock the wad off the other player’s spoon without their own wad falling. If you have more than two players, play elimination rounds until there is just one winner.

Submitted by Kylie G.

Ages 6-12 • 2 or More Players • Competitive