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Games for Kids Ages Eight to Ten

Children between the ages of 8 and 10 can be rambunctious and full of seemingly endless energy. This can lead to restless school days or mischievous summer days. There are many outdoor and indoor games kids in this age group enjoy. These games are fun and challenging while also satisfying a child’s need for physical or mental activity.

Ghost in the Graveyard
- Ghost in the graveyard can be a great Halloween game.
  
  Ghost in the graveyard is an alternate version of classic hide-and seek. The game is typically played after dusk and with at least three players--the more the merrier. One player is chosen to be the seeker or "ghost." He counts for a predetermined amount of time while the other players hide. While the ghost looks for a player to tag, the other players try to make their way back to the "safe point." This is the area where the seeker began counting, typically a front porch or park bench. If the ghost tags a player, the round ends and the tagged player becomes the ghost for the next round. If all the hiding players make it to the safe point without being tagged a new round begins with the same player serving as the ghost.
Heads Up, Seven Up
- Heads up, seven up is primarily played in the classroom during recess or as a reward for students. You need at least 20 children. Seven children are selected as pickers by a teacher or game facilitator. The seven children line up at the front of the room while the remaining children put their heads down on their desks, close their eyes, and raise one thumb in the air. The pickers each go around the class room and each select a player by pushing down her thumb. Once all the pickers are finished selecting, the selected players stand up from their desks and try to guess who picked them. If a player guesses correctly, the picker sits down and she becomes a picker during the next round.
500
- 500 is typically played with a football on a football field.
  
  A large area and a medium-sized rubber ball are needed for the game of 500. One child is chosen as the thrower, while the other players all cluster together 25 to 30 yards away. The thrower tosses the ball high into the air toward the cluster of players and calls out a number between 50 and 500, typically in increments of at least 25. If a player catches the ball, he is awarded the amount of points the thrower called out. If a player touches or drops the ball before it hits the ground, he loses that many points. A player&'s score can go below zero. The first player to earn 500 points wins the right to be thrower during the next round.

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