Fun, Outdoor Games for Kids©

Written by American Author Sky Taylor

Firefly Game for Kids

Read the educational story below, then play the Firefly, Firefly game with your child. The object of the game is to spy the male fireflies. 

Fireflies That Go Blink In The Night - You chased them as kids, mesmerized by their twinkling magic. They're fascinating wonders of nature. Why do they twinkle? Are fireflies flies?

The firefly's ability to produce periodic bursts of light has made them one of the favorite critters of the night. Fireflies are actually members of the beetle family. Although they are not really flies they have wings and are excellent fliers.  

Their 'bursting of light' is used to attract the opposite sex; the male periodically produces a bright signal in flight and is returned by the female's signal. Next time you are out on a summer night and you are fortunate enough to encounter these exquisite insects, study the intensity of the blinking lights. The male will have a much stronger brightness; the weaker light is the response of the female to the male.

Worldwide, there are about 1,000 species ranging in size from 1/5 to 1 inch in length. Fireflies in the United States are generally ˝ inch or less.

Substances necessary to the production of light emission are the chemicals luciferin and luciferase, produced in the luminous organ located in the end segments of the firefly's body. The chemical process that releases light is quite complex.

Take a break from the madness of the 'civilized world' and take a late evening stroll. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to catch the magic. Just don't chase any off a high hill!

The Mockingbird Game for Kids

This is a very fun game for small children and can be enjoyed either indoors or out. It's also a great campfire game.  

You'll Need: a container filled with animal names (donkey, chicken, etc.), a group of kids.

How to Play: Have the child draw from the container.  Whisper the name of the animal that the child drew into his/her ear.  The child will then try to mock the sound that the animal makes.  The group will try to guess.  The first child to guess correctly gets to draw next.

Snowman Magic for Kids

Crafts With Nature in Mind

Up to your ears in snow?  Forget clearing away the paths and have some REAL fun!  Build one of these fun snowmen.  Begin with one fully constructed snowman.  Your snowman can be big or little, just as long as the gear fits.

Big Bart

Dress Big Bart as follows:

Head - cowboy hat

Eyes - sunshades

Nose - Medium sized carrot

Mouth - One horseshoe with a bubblegum cigar stuck to the side

Arms - Two thin sticks

'Feet' - Boots positioned at bottom

Clothing - Plaid shirt and bandana

Prop a pitchfork beside of Big Bart.

Chef Chet

Dress Chef Chet as follows:

Head - chef hat

Eyes - 2 Small potatoes that have been cut out in the center

Nose - Carrot

Mouth - Small radishes to form smile

Clothing - Apron

Arms - Spatulas

Roll your grill out and place it beside of the Chef.

Susie Homemaker

Use an old mop for Susie's hair.  Be sure and lace a few ribbons into her new 'hair'.

Use a small, rectangular-shaped scrubbing brush for Susie's mouth.

Eyes - 2 small mirrors (old makeup compacts work well)

Nose - a long candle

Arms - 2 Feather dusters

Clothing - Apron

Place a broom beside of Susie.

No matter how your snow 'person' comes out - have fun!  When you are done, be sure to sit by the fire and enjoy a piping hot cup of homemade cocoa. If you don't get snow in your area, then bring out the crayons and construction paper and draw to your heart's content!

 

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