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"New" Old-school Board or Card Game
Whether your kids are 5 or 15, breaking out some old-school board games like Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, or checkers can be a lot of fun (and a great alternative to plopping kids in front of the tube). Now that so many games are available electronically, it's easy to forget how much fun it is to sit at the table with a board or card game and perhaps some popcorn. Once older kids learn how to play a game, they can teach their friends and siblings. Encourage kids, especially young ones, to make up their own rules and variations. There are truly a staggering amount of
card games out there beyond war and gin rummy so check out a card site like
Pagat, draw on your old childhood favorites, or, better yet, ask Grandma for inspiration.
These are absolutely fantastic!