Old-fashioned games to play with grandkids
If your grandkids seem much more interested in playing on their iPad or computer, why not tempt them with some old-fashion fun. It may take some prodding but they’ll end up thanking you… because a) they’re just plain fun games and b) they’ll be doing it with their grandparents so what’s not to love?
1. Paper plane competition
There’s perhaps no simpler pleasure than flying a paper plane. All you need is paper to create something that flies! Play around with designs and get the grandkids to decorate them. Then compete against each other in the ultimate paper plane competition.
2. Jump rope rhymes
Do you remember the jump rhymes of your childhood? Pass on these gems to the kids before they’re all forgotten. It’s great fun and good exercise because who doesn’t want to have bragging rights that they were the longest one skipping?
3. Hopscotch
Tradition has it that Roman soldiers played hopscotch in ancient Britain but the court could be a hundred feet long. You can make a shorter version (or not) with some chalk on the pavement.
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4. Paper crafts
For the rainy days, teach the grandchildren how to make some simple paper crafts such as strings of paper dolls or paper snowflakes. All you need is paper (old newspapers or junk mail works too), scissors and some markers.
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