5 outdoor activities in under 5 minutes

Play Builders and Bulldozers Help your child stay healthy, fit, and active with this high-energy aerobic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs. Since each child must keep track of her own score, this game also offers some good mental math practice. Play Elbow Tag This is a more challenging game of tag because children have to run while "attached" to someone else, but children love the challenge! Play Beach Burst-Out Next time you head to the beach, try playing this spin-off of Red Rover! It's a fun way to stay active during the summer, and can be played at the beach or the park! Play Twist Let your preschooler walk, hop, and skip her way to understanding rectangles, triangles, and circles. All you need is some sidewalk chalk and a bit of space to get started. Play Flag Tag Help your child get some fresh air and exercise with this fast-paced twist on the classic game of tag. The rules are simple: players try to pull the flags from others' belts while preventing their flags from being taken.