A Lucky Ladybug: A Blast From The Past: Vintage Games to Play ...

Although the phrase "In my day..." can often precede a comment steeped in cynicism, it's hard not to feel like kids today are missing out on some great games that were popular for "centuries" before the digital revolution. Although game consoles can also provide great fun for all the family, after a while you do start to wonder whether the simple, traditional games you played as a child were actually far more engaging and stimulating than the endless digital screens provided for 21st century kids.

With some teachers stating that extended periods of time spent on video games can result in sleepy and sluggish pupils, bringing back classic games can help cut down on 'square-eye' syndrome. Now that the nights are getting longer and the days warmer, getting your family up and active is likely to be much easier now than in winter, so ensure you make the most of it.

Hopscotch is always a winner among playground games, but switching up the rules so the player has to answer a quiz question on every hop adds an extra level of competition. Personalizing games and adding your own private family rules can make them far more fun, and lets you cater to your kids? interests and abilities. Since many schools now ban electronic devices during school hours, bringing 'new' games onto the playground could seriously catch on with your child's friends. You'll need to ensure they have some sturdy school shoes to support all that dashing around though - the more comfortable they are, the more active they can be.

For chillier nights, nothing can beat an old fashioned board game. Newer titles mean you can recreate family favorite quiz shows at home, while junior versions of classics like Scrabble can even help with spelling. Simple card games like Uno and Go Fish can aid logic skills and allow families to have fun together without being plugged in. The 'hat game' is another sure-fire win, where the whole family contributes names of famous people or characters on individual slips of paper, which all go into a hat. In teams, take turns pulling out names and try and get people to guess who's written down - without ever saying it yourself. Challenging, fun, and best of all - absolutely free.

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