Not only good in times of a global pandemic – the time this article is written – a selection for an activity for kids at home. This activities for kids are not meant to be[…]
Category: Kids-Games (Indoor)
Australia: Least effort wins
The idea for this game came from Australia and you will find different variations here. Imagine the surprise; the loser can be the winner. Requirements: – Depends on chosen game Skills trained: – Ability to[…]
Japanese game: Cross Demon
Cross Demon is a Japanese play tag game for kids. They need to avoid being cached by the demon while moving from one zone to the other. The big difference to other play tag games[…]
Maori game: Poi Rakau
Poi Rakau was a training game for Maori warriors. But the skills trained and the fun for your kids trying something new makes it a good new game for you to try. Requirements:– Minimum of[…]
The Yes or No game
Train language and fast thinking skills with the Yes or No game. But most importantly it is a fun little game which can be played everywhere. Requirements:– Minimum of 2 players Skills trained:– Vocabulary– Fast[…]
Gris: Train observation and reflex skills
Train observation and reflex with the Norwegian game Gris. Requirements:– Deck of cards– Minimum of 3 players Skills trained:– Reflex– Coordination– Observation How to play Players get four cards. Every turn 1 card are being[…]
Newspaper contest 新聞コンテスト
This is a easy Japanese activity game which only needs some space and a newspaper or normal paper. Requirements:– Newspaper, paper or even a leaf– Space for running Skills trained:– Speed– Coordination How to play[…]
Der Plumpsack geht um – German play tag game
This German play tag game only requires space to run around the participating kids. The required thing to drop can be everything which makes less to now sound when dropped. Plumpsack = A bag which[…]
Umul gonu // Pong Hau K’I – Strategic game from Asian
This simple Asian strategic game is known in Korea as Umul gonu or Pong Hau K’I in China. Though it´s known and played under different names in other countries. Introduction and rules It is often[…]
Game: “Who did that?” – Find out who did what you did not see!
There are many games which are – in variations – known around the world. This Chinese kids-game might be new to you! As there are many different names for this game let´s simply name it[…]