Spending a warm afternoon playing outdoors with friends is a quintessential part of childhood. Encourage your child to make the most of playing around your home by introducing organized games, especially on your residential concrete surfaces. With a little imagination and a few tools, children will find endless hours of enjoyment. Use the following ideas to help get your kids outdoors.

What Games Can Kids Play on Concrete?

1. Four Square

Four Square is a four-person game that requires a ball, chalk, and a residential concrete area that’s safe from traffic. First, draw a large rectangle big enough for four children to stand in. Then, divide it evenly into four squares and mark them 1 through 4.

To play, a child stands in each box. The child in the 4-box then bounces the ball at the player in the 1-box. They then bounce it into another square. If a player misses the ball, knocks it out of bounds, or catches it, they’re eliminated. Players move to the next highest box, and a new player enters the 1-box.

2. Hopscotch

In hopscotch, children create a vertical court of 8 stacked numbers, with 4 and 5, and 7 and 8 side-by-side. They toss a stone and then have to hop one foot to the box where it lands and then back, careful not to touch the lines or fall. This game helps kids build balance, coordination, and leg strength.

3. Jump Rope

If you really want to give your kids some exercise, bring jump ropes to the residential concrete surface. They can jump alone, jump to music, or two children can hold each end of the rope while another jumps in the middle. Just 10 minutes of jumping rope can burn up to 1000 calories and improve your child’s cardiovascular health.

4. Chalk Art

For a more relaxing activity, draw with concrete chalk. Art plays an important role in early childhood development. Children develop their motor skills, hone decision-making and critical-thinking skills, and learn to express themselves.

If your residential concrete surfaces need some work, the concrete repair professionals at Kingdom Concrete can assist. They’re proud to serve homeowners and commercial clients in the Lincolnton, NC, area. Their team can upgrade existing surfaces or add a concrete patio, driveway, or stamped concrete hardscape to your home. Call (704) 747-4133 to schedule a consultation or explore their services further online.