Here's a list of simple and classic outdoor games for kids to enjoy some old-school fun in the backyard! You don't need a large group or fancy outside toys to enjoy these childhood games. Kids can have a lot of fun with their own two feet, and even more with a playground ball and a piece of chalk.
Know of more fun games to play outside? Suggest a favorite below and let us know how to play!
Red Rover
Kristy Pepping said: Everyone is divided into 2 teams. Then each team forms a long line holding hands and facing each other with some distance in between. Next, the teams take turns saying, "Red Rover, Red Rover, let xx come over!" That child leaves their team's line, runs toward the other line and tries to break through the held hands. If they break through, they take a child from that line back to their team. If they don't, they join the new team. When a team only has one person left, that person tries to break through the other team. If they don't, their team loses. If they do, they gain a player.
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