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Three Superhit Indoor Games for kids 4-6

These are child-tested by my 6 year-old who never seems to tire of them. Parents will enjoy all of the games once, but my money is on the card games for games that parents can endure time and time again.

1. Children’s Card Games – A four-pack of the classic kids games: Rummy, Hearts, Crazy Eights, and the very misogynistic, Old Maid. Younger kids will love Old Maid, which requires no reading ability and is easy to play. Kids advance to Crazy Eights, which requires understanding of numbers, and then to the more strategic Rummy and Hearts. While adults will tire after a few rounds of any of these games, kids will play again and again. If card-playing around the dinner table was part of your growing up experience, you will find these cards essential for family times, both at home and while traveling.

2. Monopoly Junior – Okay, so it’s not the full-on adult version, but at 5+, kids can play this simpler version of Monopoly. The board is smaller and the rents are cheaper (in single digits) so it’s simple to play, but still more challenging than the insipid Chutes and Ladders or Candy Land). Plus, since the game does use “dollar bills” in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 denominations, kids actually get some practice in basic addition. The game comes in various other branded editions (my daughter likes the Disney Princess version, but it also comes in Star Wars among others).

3. Mouse Trap – Kids never seem to tire of the Rube Goldberg contraption and the mechanics of rolling ball bearings, the final falling cage that traps the unlucky mouse. Parents should be aware that the game includes many small pieces, all of which are indispensable to make the game work. Smaller brothers and sisters will enjoy watching the game, but inevitable tantrums will result while you try to keep them from destroying the edifice that is the center of the game.

Here are some fun and free games for kids, which is just what you need on a dull rainy day or on a lazy afternoon with your young one. Set a enthusiastic play area and get started with your young ones . Be it a simple board game or some good food cooking session or simply some good rainy day games with the teddy bears or dolls.

Indoor games for kids can be a great way to encourage creativity in kids. Here are few fun games that are sure to transform your dull lazy afternoon into a magical one. Try them.

1. Have you got some playdough in your kids bedroom? Not just a good thing to have around for development of fine motor skills of your little one, but also great to get their creativity flowing. Get a blunt knife or cookie cutter and spend time making some animal shapes taking turns. And come up with some weird looking animals and you can have a good laugh with your little one over it.
2. Have fun with your preschooler with this pretend play. Create a space in some corner of the house and set up your own restaurant, post office or simply any thing that comes to your mind. If its a restaurant that you are playing, your child can dress up and pretend to be a chef, waiter or waitress or a hungry patron. Create Menus, decorate your restaurant, order meals, write them down. Let them take the lead and watch them get creative. Kids are sure to enjoy this activity.
3. Organizing a play date? Here is a great activity which kids will like.Ask the kids to bring along their favorite soft toy. And after a hectic play session you can calm them down with a show and tell. Let each child introduce their toy friend to their friends.