You don’t have to look far for fun with these easy DIY backyard games. Try these activities after school or during at-home recess!

Simple Bean Bag Toss

After a quick run to the dollar spot for plastic bowls and beanbags, you’re set for a simple, yet challenging game. Bonus: Let kids add up their score for a math challenge. 

Via OneMoreMoore.com

Materials:

  1. Five plastic bowls

  2. Three bean bags 

  3. Paper and writing materials

For full instructions, click here. 

Backyard Bowling 

Warning: you do have to enjoy a Coke or two before you can start this activity. If you can get through that, you can make your own backyard bowling alley. 

Via PolkaDotChair.com

Materials: 

  • Pool noodles

  • Empty aluminum Coke bottles

  • Yoga mat

  • Serrated knife

  • Toothpicks

  • Beach ball

  • Beans or sand

  • Optional: water guns

For full instructions, click here. 

Exercise Dice

This activity is a fun energy burner that can be done in the backyard or inside on a rainy day. To start, you just need two dice. You can use the printable from the linked post or make up your list and write it on a piece of paper or with sidewalk chalk outside. Bonus: this activity also helps kids sharpen their math skills. 

Via TheKeeleDeal.com

Materials: 

  • Pair of dice

  • Paper and writing materials or sidewalk chalk

For full instructions, click here. 

DIY Flamingo Ring Toss 

This ring toss activity has options for people with lots of space or just a little. Either way it’s totally cute and lots of fun. 

Via SugarandCloth.com

Materials: 

  • Plastic flamingos with stakes

  • Lightweight plastic rings

  • Optional: Spray paint, planters, rocks, sand or soil

For full instructions, click here. 

Pool Noodle Obstacle Course

If your kids are into obstacle course shows like “Wipe Out,” take the fun outside to your own backyard. You can create tunnels, mini hurdles, a ring toss and more with just pool noodles, pencils and duct tape. Let them in on the obstacle designing for a STEM twist. 

Via RaisingDragons.com

Materials:

  • 15 pool noodles

  • 19 sharpened pencils

  • Duct tape

For full instructions, click here.