Hobbies And Interests
Board Games
Board games can keep children entertained, from the youngest to the oldest. Younger children can enjoy games like Candy Land, while intermediate children may enjoy the mystery of Clue or the fairly realistic journey of Life. Board games are not limited to boards, either. Games like Ker Plunk teach fine motor skills while intriguing young children. Another popular game that can be modified to suit any skill level is Yahtzee, which can help with math skills.
Card Games
Kids can play card games, such as Old Maid, Blackjack, Rummy or Euchre, with a simple deck of standard cards. For younger children, War is one of the most common and easy-to-follow card games and only requires the investment of one deck of cards. To make the game shorter, remove all of the face cards and only play with the number cards. Other, more specific card games, such as Melbourne and Uno, provide children with longer fun while advancing into a more skilled game. All card games offer children the opportunity to learn numbers, colors and patterns in a quiet environment.
Construction Games
Building has been popular for decades, from Legos to K'Nex to Lincoln Logs. With modern technology, activities that stimulate the mind and hand-eye coordination such as building games can keep children busy at a low decibel level for hours. Tall Stacker Pegs allow children to build many levels while developing fine motor and math skills. Young children can coordinate simple building blocks to create a design, while older children can build a ship or dream house out of Legos or the more complicated K'Nex sets.