SnowballsA child’s first instinct when he sees snow is to pick up a handful, pat it together and chuck it at the nearest person. Simple snowballing can actually be developed into a surprisingly complex array of competitive games. One thing you can

Bird Nests And Foxes(or hedgehogs or meerkats, or any other egg-eating predators)Ages four and up, suitable for up to 30 players, allow about an hourReadyThe object of this hide-and-seek based game is for the nest makers to make a nest o the ground

. The one of the most cloth strips wins the game.Soaking Snakes Set up a number of sprinklers between a start and finish line and get the children to run from one end to the other without  getting sprayed. They can take turns to control the tap.Splash Cards

When it comes to hosting woodland gatherings, bears have attained a certain reputation. But eccentric sporting challenges? That's a new one on us...In the name of fresh air, exercise and outdoor play, healthy snack purveyor BEAR and the Forestry

. If you’d rather watch from the sidelines, check out the 15th Streatham Common Annual Kite Day in London on April 7, or other events nationwide.For simple, easy to make kite designs visit The Kite Society of Great Britain. Read more...The best garden games

. The downsideHaving to wait your turn – and when rain stops play.Our favouriteThe Berg Tattoo features a unique jump mat game for 2–10 players, and has superb bounceability. Credit crunch optionPut an extra duvet on the bed, pile up the pillows and cushions

The Sneaking CircleAges five and upGroup size: More than five, less than 30 for most funTime: at least 20 minutesReady This game involves people sneaking into a circle to collect a treasure guarded by a blindfolded person armed with a water pistol

And Countryside Education website is an excellent resource for agricultural information for users of all ages. The site’s content strikes the right balance between entertaining and educational, including interactive drawing games, virtual farm tours, live animal

Kinetic Sports: Season Two sprints out of the gate, taking full advantage of the revolutionary hands-free technology of Kinect for Xbox 360, as well as new in-game voice commands and enhanced motion tracking (it even tracks your finger movements

and sticks. Find a bridge over a stream and dropping them in for a race under the bridge à la Pooh and Piglet. For ease of identification (and further fun), sails and decorations can be added.Egg tossThis game is played with raw eggs, so it’s a good idea